ACAD Leader Archive: October 2022
Management, Communication, Strategy, Well-Being
So You’re Going To Be A New CAO: Strategies for Success
Alisa Gaunder • Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty • Southwestern University • Georgetown, TX
Karine Moe • F.R. Bigelow Professor of Economics • Macalester College • St. Paul, MN
October 24, 2022
New to an executive role in academic administration? This brief guide provides tested wisdom on getting started, working with faculty, and managing your inbox, among other things.Executive Leadership, Longevity
Factors Chief Academic Officers Consider in Deciding Whether to Remain in Their Positions
Shelley B. Wepner • Dean and Professor, School of Education • Manhattanville College • Purchase, NY
William A. Henk • Dean Emeritus, College of Education • Marquette University • Milwaukee, WI
Heba S. Ali • Research Analyst • Marquette University • Milwaukee, WI
October 24, 2022
Following last year’s study of factors that influence a dean’s longevity in office, Wepner, Henk, and Ali return this year with a follow-up study that asks the same questions about CAOs.Professional Development, Department Chairs
Expanding Responsibilities of Department Chairs: Deans’ Roles in Facilitating Professional Development
Susan Gano-Phillips • Dean, College of Arts and Sciences • University of Michigan – Flint • Flint, MI
October 24, 2022
While the role of department chairs has evolved over the past few decades, the thinking on their professional development has generally not kept pace. Here, Susan Gano-Phillips calls attention to some overlooked practices that can improve performance and satisfaction.The Big Questions: Higher Education Budgeting During and After COVID
Elaine Carey • Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences • Oakland University • Rochester, MI
October 24, 2022
A collection of insights on financial management from a roundtable session at the 2022 ACAD Annual Meeting.Deans and Gift Officers: Speaking the Unspoken
Matthew C. Moen • Distinguished Professor Emeritus • University of South Dakota • Vermillion, SD
October 25, 2022
As the dean of a college of arts and sciences and then as president of a non-profit foundation, Matthew Moen has seen fundraising from all sides. Here, he shares his wisdom for productive partnerships.Using Cognitive Psychological Principles to Foster Inclusive Learning
Christie Chung • Associate Dean for Research, Scholarship, & Partnerships; Special Advisor to the Senior Vice President on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; & Professor of Psychology • Mills College at Northeastern University • Oakland, CA
October 24, 2022
Christie Chung, presently an administrator, leverages her disciplinary expertise to address one of the critical issues of our time.Performance Improvement, Human Resources
Personal Growth through Facilitating Corrective Action Plans
Shannon Scott • Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences • Texas Woman's University • Denton, TX
October 25, 2022
“For many chairs and deans, one of the most challenging parts of the job is supervising disciplinary and/or corrective actions for faculty and staff….” In this article, Shannon Scott explores this often emotional process and provides positive, practical guidance for its navigation.
