• Dr.ALLA JAGADEESH BABU

An Empirical study on Navigating Crisis Leadership in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities in (COVID-19) Pandemic Situation. ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for higher education, necessitating academic leaders to restructure systems and ensure instructional quality amidst significantly reduced resources. As department heads of leadership preparation programs, we must integrate scholarship on collective leadership, social justice, and equity. This article employs dialogic inquiry, where three department heads from major research universities reflect on their pandemic responses, highlighting equity-focused decision-making and sharing insights into Navigating complex demands, Leading with a focus on equity, Promoting social justice and democratic ethics, Leveraging collective leadership and diverse talents. Through this reflective exploration, we provide valuable lessons for educational leaders seeking to address the pandemic's impact while upholding the principles of equity, social justice, and democratic values in higher education.

Key Words : COVID-19 pandemic, social justice, educational leadership, Leadership Preparation Programs ,universities,……etc…

"An Empirical study on Navigating Crisis Leadership in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities in (COVID-19) Pandemic Situation.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.f528-f537, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409590.pdf

"An Empirical study on Navigating Crisis Leadership in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities in (COVID-19) Pandemic Situation.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppf528-f537, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409590.pdf