Assumptions
The purpose of this study is to explore how mid-level administrators in
community colleges develop and cultivate their leadership skills. The assumptions
underlying this study are as follows:
1. The structure of the community college is hierarchical, where the mid-level
administrators directly report to a vice-president, who reports to a president.
2. Although community colleges in the California Community College system
are
either single college districts or multi-college districts, there are some common
similarities in the middle manager role for these community colleges.
3. The participants will be accurately identified based on appropriate criteria
eligibility.
4. The participants will honestly answer all questions.