If higher education is to fulfill its mission the academy must continue to emphasize the ideals of thought reflection & development as well as action This book stresses the importance of understanding that service is a pre-requisite to leadership This practical book contains leadership principles & strategies & is based on research & best practice The book is organized around ten principles of servant leadership & how these principles apply to common issues faced in departments & institutions of higher education The situations addressed are representative so that it is easy to see how the principles apply to other concerns or issues