ACAD Leader Archive: October 2017
The Boyer Model at Western Carolina University, 2007 to 2017
Andrew Adams • Associate Dean • College of Fine and Performing Arts Western Carolina University • Cullowhee, North Carolina
September 27, 2017
At the 10-year anniversary of infusing the Boyer Model concepts into their promotion and tenure system, Western Carolina University takes stock.Successful Collaboration for Department Chair Training Across Several Institutions
Wendy A. Weaver • Dean for Academic Affairs • Mount Mary University • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 28, 2017
Over a dozen institutions leverage their association of colleges and universities in order to share department chair training.Student Loan Reform: Modifications for the Income-based Repayment Program (IBR)
David L. Cleeton • Professor and Chair of Economics • Illinois State University • Normal, Illinois
September 28, 2017
A review of the major changes to the federal student loan program proposed by President Trump.Kent Crookston’s Working with Problem Faculty: A 6-Step Guide for Department Chairs (2012)
Wendy A. Weaver • Dean for Academic Affairs • Mount Mary University • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 27, 2017
Review of R. Ken Crookston’s Working with Problem Faculty: A 6-Step Guide for Department Chairs (2012)Engaging Chicago: How a Major Curricular Shift Leads to Profound Engaged Learning Opportunities for Students
Gregor Thuswaldner • Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences • North Park University • Chicago, Illinois
September 28, 2017
North Park University capitalizes on the city of Chicago as its classroom to become a “truly engaged institution” according to the Kellogg Commission.
