Explain what leadership is in higher education. What is the role of leadership in supporting successful academic programs? Identify at least three issues or challenges that have been described in the literature for those in leadership roles in higher education. Explain each and examine suggested solutions to address the issues/challenges. Identify two issues/challenges of concern regarding leadership in social work. Explain the issues/challenges and explore how these are being addressed. Suggest two ways to strengthen leadership development in academia for future social workers in social work programs. Summarize past, present, and future trends of leadership development in social work education programs and the role you might play in developing the next generation of social work leaders