# University of Phoenix releases new issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies

February 17, 2023 • 3 minutes
**By Sharla Hooper**

_Quarterly research publication evaluates leadership__roles and opportunities across a variety of societal sectors_

[University of Phoenix](https://www.phoenix.edu)has released the latest issue of its_Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS),_Fall 2022, featuring a symposium on socially just leadership and culturally relevant leadership learning and concluding with a Leadership Perspectives article, “Virtual Leadership: CEOs and C-Level Executives of Healthcare Organizations in the U.S. Reimagine New Roles as Virtual Leaders,” co-authored by Debra Sandberg, Ed.D, NHA, Carla Pennington, DM, and Michael Adrian Lindquist, Ed.D.

The article details a qualitative study exploring how virtual leaders in healthcare organizations learned new skills and implemented new technology to manage the day-to-day business through virtual communications, virtual team building, and conducting patient care coordinated through remote workers.

Sandberg is a University of Phoenix faculty member in the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLOSR) and in the College of Health Professions Master of Health Administration program. Pennington is alum of the College of Doctoral Studies. Lindquist is a faculty member of College of Doctoral Studies and CLOSR.

“The_JLS_provides invaluable insights on the evolution of theory and practice of leadership,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., Editor-in-Chief of the_JLS_, and vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix. “Virtual leadership has emerged as a significant shift since the pandemic changed how we work and live, and this article has key insights for us to consider in our methodological and theoretical interpretations that inform and influence leadership in praxis.”

The_Journal of Leadership Studies_ is a quarterly academic research publication, produced by Wiley, on behalf of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, that provides opportunities for scholars including doctoral students, faculty members, and practitioners to publish their research. The _Journal_ synthesizes theory with real-world practical experience of tested leaders. It helps position quality academic scholarship so it can impact organizational decision-making.

[Read the current issue of the Journal of Leadership Studies here](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1935262x/2022/16/3).

[Learn more about the Journal of Leadership Studies publication here](https://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/publications/journal-of-leadership-studies.html).

 

**About the College of Doctoral Studies**

_University of Phoenix’s_[College of Doctoral Studies](https://www.phoenix.edu/degrees/doctorate.html)_focuses on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s research program puts students in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time._

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**About University of Phoenix**

_University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life® help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives._[For more information, visit phoenix.edu](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog)_. _

 

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