Tom Murray

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Books

• Murray, T. A., Thomas, D. L., & Hansen, S. M. (2022). Wildcat Perspectives. The University of Arizona.
• Thomas, D. L., Murray, T. A., Hansen, S. M., & Winet, R. L. (2022). Wildcat Reflections. The University of Arizona.

Journals/Publications

• Murray, T. A., Schultz, S. M., Murray, T. A., & Cabrera, N. L. (2016). Choice versus transition: The college choice process for students with disabilities. Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 28(2), 115-135.
• Murray, T. A., & Schultz, S. M. (2013). Meeting the Demand for Leadership Development. About Campus, 18(3), 16-18. doi:10.1002/abc.21119
• Seemiller, C., & Murray, T. A. (2013). The Common Language of Leadership. Journal of Leadership Studies, 7(1), 33-45. doi:10.1002/jls.21277
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  As our complex society continues to call for leadership across all career fields, preparing leaders at the college level can be challenging. This article outlines the results of a comprehensive examination of learning outcomes of 475 academic programs within 72 academic accrediting organizations in regard to student leadership development. The purpose of the current study was twofold: (a) to understand better what competencies college students need to develop in order to engage in leadership in their respective career fields and (b) to use research findings to develop a list of leadership competencies across academic disciplines, serving as a “common language” for use in program planning, course development, as well as individual student advising and mentoring. The Student Leadership Competencies have been translated to contemporary leadership models such as the Relational Leadership Model, the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, and the CAS Standards. Implications for the use of the Student Leadership Competencies in program development, program assessment, and the development of strategic partnerships are also discussed.

Presentations

• Heileman, J., Murray, T. A., & Rosales, C. J. (2024, March). Beyond Training: Foregrounding the Human Element in Onboarding. ACPA 2024 Convention. Chicago, IL: ACPA.
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  Abstract: So often when we onboard new students or staff, we get bogged down in the technical aspects of their new role and forget about the human element. This session focuses on reimagining the onboarding process to foreground relational and transformational considerations while still addressing transactional needs. Using research from both management and higher education, the session will facilitate participant reflection, application, and action planning to consider how we can make onboarding more effective.
• Murray, T. A., & Barker, D. (2025, March).

  Bringing it to life: Storytelling as a teaching tool

  . ACPA Annual Convention. Long Beach, CA.
• Heileman, J., Murray, T. A., & Rosales, C. J. (2024, March). Beyond Training: Foregrouding the Human Element in Onboarding. ACPA 2024 Convention. Chicago, IL: ACPA.
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  Abstract: So often when we onboard new students or staff, we get bogged down in the technical aspects of their new role and forget about the human element. This session focuses on reimagining the onboarding process to foreground relational and transformational considerations while still addressing transactional needs. Using research from both management and higher education, the session will facilitate participant reflection, application, and action planning to consider how we can make onboarding more effective.