ASSESSING THE ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING COLLEGE FACULTY

Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their highest potential and contribute to the success of the organization. This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on the empowerment, motivation, and job satisfaction of college faculty in Erode District. A descriptive research design was used, with data collected from 100 faculty members via a structured questionnaire. Results indicate that transformational leadership, particularly through factors like Idealized Influence, Effective Communication, and Recognition, significantly impacts faculty empowerment and motivation. Demographic factors such as gender, marital status, and academic qualification also influence faculty empowerment. The study offers insights for educational leaders to adopt effective transformational leadership strategies that can improve faculty performance, retention, and institutional success.