...Upson-Saia looked for relevant publications in her field. Finding few, she began collecting data from other religious studies departments. She asked those departments to explain their course objectives and share...
...have centers for community preparedness and implementation that allow members of the various departments to run workshops for local business leaders. In addition to helping the local business community, individual...
Meetings are not foreign to academic leaders, but strategic planning meetings and meetings aimed at complex problem-solving with partners are weightier than others. In these situations, choosing to use an...
...from the Department of Education (and now, the Department of Justice). Campuses are now more concerned than ever about compliance with regulatory guidance, and a much wider range of safety...
...Ask department chairs where in the curriculum and co-curriculum students are likely to engage in experiential learning. You might find a great case study, proof of concept, or a partner...
...to be any indication that a new age is dawning. Rather, academic leaders seem steadfast in the quest for accountability despite the now-mounting evidence that the approach is a wee...
...and creativity to balance a schedule that at any particular time can include faculty management, budgeting requirements, a research load, departmental responsibilities, and—most importantly—student development. As a result, academic professionals...
...and leadership training. Developing programs for faculty advancement into leadership positions can provide faculty with encouragement and show them that you care. Participating in leadership training will not only point...
...for integrating generative AI into courses and curricula. Those suggestions are only a beginning, though. Academic leaders must create strategies for significant change if our institutions are to thrive amid...
...challenging. Thinking back about deans I had known in the past—in various schools and departments, at a range of college and university sizes and with differing governance models—I quickly constructed...