Essential Practices for Organizational Change in Higher Education

Endorsements of Essential Practices for Organizational Change in Higher Education

Many of the core challenges higher education institutions face require effective change management and many of our biggest problems stem from change processes gone awry. There are few practical manuals for leaders to execute human-centered change. Nicole Gahagan’s Essential Practices for Organizational Change in Higher Education fixes that. This timely, accessible, and research-backed book should be on every higher education leader’s reading list. Change is necessary, but it doesn’t always have to be hard on leaders, employees, or students. This is the resource we need to weather the momentous change at our doorstep.

~ Kevin R. McClure, PhD
Murphy Distinguished Scholar of Education and Associate Professor of Higher Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington


Dr. Nicole Gahagan’s book, Essential Practices for Organizational Change in Higher Education, is a must-read for anyone leading transformational change in higher education. Rooted in her experience co-leading a large-scale redesign at her college, which produced marked improvements in student enrollment and success, this book offers practical guidance for navigating complex change initiatives. Gahagan combines research with real-world insights, providing a comprehensive approach to change management that is both human-centered and effective. This book is an invaluable resource for college educators seeking to foster a culture of continuous improvement and achieve sustainable results for students.

~ Davis Jenkins, PhD
Senior Research Scholar, Community College Research Center, and Research Professor in Education and Social Policy
Teachers College, Columbia University