ACAD Leader Archive: October 2019
Historical Remarks on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the American Conference of Academic Deans
Bernard O’Kelly • Secretary-treasurer, ACAD, and Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (1966-1995) • University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, North Dakota
October 24, 2019
We’d like to share a little bit of our history during this 75th anniversary year. This 50th anniversary speech shares the historical perspective of our founding as well as a few fun facts about what was going on in our country, and The Academy, in 1993.Academic Leadership Initiatives to Prepare for and Address Free Speech Issues
George W. Waldner • Visiting Fellow • Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University • Arlington, Virginia
October 24, 2019
Free speech controversies and incidents are likely to increase as the 2020 election enters full swing. How can college leaders prepare for, manage, and possibly avoid free speech challenges? The author explores a participatory process for policy development.Achieving a Successful CAO Transition
Kristine Bartanen • Professor of Communication Studies, Academic Vice President 2004-2018, Provost 2018-2019 • University of Puget Sound • Tacoma, Washington
October 24, 2019
While there is a robust literature on presidential transitions, less has been written about a change in Chief Academic Officers. Beginning early to think strategically, chronologically, and graciously can help support a successful transition.Creating “Good Divisions”: Responding to Program Prioritization with New Vision
Holly Lynn Baumgartner • Dean, Getty College of Arts & Sciences • Ohio Northern University • Ada, Ohio
October 24, 2019
The use of program prioritization is growing as a means of confronting budget and enrollment issues at many institutions. But college restructuring and curricular revisions can serve as alternatives to cutting under-functioning programs and faculty lines.Sitting Beside our Students: Opening a Door to Academic Discourse
Shawn Powers • Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences • Southern New Hampshire University • Manchester, New Hampshire
October 24, 2019
Could academic cheating be an entry into academic discourse? The author reviews the literature on academic cheating, noting that failing with regard to proper citation might open a window into valuable dialogue between students and professors.Fear and Loathing—and Laughter—at the Annual Retreat
Nathan Rein • Assistant Dean of the College • Ursinus College • Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Mark Schneider • Dean of the College • Ursinus College • Collegeville, Pennsylvania
October 24, 2019
Fun, games, and laughter at the annual faculty and staff retreat? Schneider and Rein show how an engaging email game can be entertaining and yet lead to deep, engaged discussions.Making the Next Career Move: Preparation, Application, and Interview
Glenn C. Geiser-Getz • Vice Provost for Academic Affairs • SUNY Geneseo • Geneseo, New York
October 24, 2019
The prospect of making a career move can be a significant challenge for deans, associate provosts, and other university leaders. Getz considers such factors as the right time to consider such a change, what positions to examine, and whom you should inform regarding your efforts.The Value of a Support Group for Aspiring Administrators
Susannah Gal • Professor of Biology • Penn State • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
October 24, 2019
The value of support groups for new faculty members have long been popular. This article explores activities for a support group for those exploring higher education administration.Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
Maria C. Garriga • Acting Provost • Thomas More University • Crestview Hills, Kentucky
October 24, 2019
Garriga explains how techniques in Brad Stulberg’s and Steve Magness’s Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success (2017) can benefit academic administrators.
