Born From the Chaos: The Present Reality and New Directions for Catholic Educational Leadership Formation

• In Event: Developments in and for Catholic Schools Concerning System Leaders and University Change Efforts

Abstract

Catholic school leaders have 20 institutions of higher education to choose from when searching for graduate degrees, certificate programs, or professional learning designed for Catholic educators. Information about these programs is found on individual school websites but not housed in one location. This descriptive study, utilizing document analysis, aims to centralize information about these programs and to describe their format of delivery, geographic location, course offerings, and cost. In conjunction with the already complex reality of Catholic schools, the COVID-19 pandemic magnifies many of the challenges facing leaders. The researchers conclude that university-based programs for Catholic educational leadership formation are at a turning point that could yield greater accessibility for school leaders and increased collaboration among Catholic institutions of higher education.

Authors

• Matthew Thomas Keppel, Saint Louis University

• Angela Moret, Saint Louis University

• Ronald O'Dwyer, Saint Louis University