A guide to the highimpact leadership that is essential for realizing successful vibrant Catholic K12 schools colleges and universitiesRecent studies by educational organizations such as the National Association of Independent Schools have found that aspiring leaders believe they lack preparation in areas such as financial planning and fundraising human resource and legal issues trustee governance risk management and addressing polarization within their school community.HighImpact Leadership in Catholic Education proposes that contemporary Catholic K12 college and university leaders embrace a fundamental highimpact approach to all aspects of the academic organization. This highimpact model examines the centrality of the Catholic mission the strategic plan as an institutional road map steps to foster a safe vibrant community with a financially sound future the critical importance of risk assessment and crisis management the unique role of trustees and the qualities that characterize highimpact leadership. On the basis of Dwyers extensive experience in teaching and administration in American Catholic universities and independent schools each chapter also includes critical questions for reflection and a hypothetical case study.This book is aimed at leaders in Catholic education at K12 and higher education levels.