A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION: THE KOTTER MODEL'S ROLE IN SHAPING A KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT INTO A SCHOOL

Authors

  • Dr. Jessica L. Thompson Department of Educational Leadership & Technology, Tarleton State University.

Keywords:

Kinesiology, Change management, Change agent, Leadership, Communication

Abstract

This paper describes the transformation of the Kinesiology program at Tarleton State University from a single departmental unit to a school with two departments. The change initiative was led by Dr. Kayla Peak, an Associate Dean in the College of Education. The key factors that contributed to the success of the change initiative were: (1) strong leadership from Dr. Peak; (2) a clear vision for the future of the Kinesiology program; (3) effective communication with stakeholders; and (4) a commitment to continuous improvement

Published

2023-12-07

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Articles
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