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Not Your Typical Administrator, Shaunda French-Collins, James F. Koehn, Wendy Waugh
Not Your Typical Administrator, Shaunda French-Collins, James F. Koehn, Wendy Waugh
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenters will examine the trend of “wearing many hats” in higher education leadership. For example, being both a department chair and faculty member. In addition, the notion of successfully managing up, the importance of understanding each role you have, and understanding your situational role and the communication we use will be discussed. Lastly, participants will engage in case study scenarios challenging participants to consider various administrative situations and identifying reasonable approaches based on which “hat” you are wearing.
Hollywood Leadership Theory, Part 1, Christopher Barrick
Hollywood Leadership Theory, Part 1, Christopher Barrick
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Leadership advice is readily available in journals and books, but are those sources most relevant for today’s leaders? This presentation aims to take a different approach by presenting sound leadership principles as seen in television and movies, translating Hollywood leadership to the everyday life of academic departments.
Spiritual Leadership In Early Intervention Practice, Jo L. Mccray
Spiritual Leadership In Early Intervention Practice, Jo L. Mccray
Adult Education Research Conference
This study explored integrating the principles of spiritual leadership theory into early intervention therapeutic practice to enhance services provided to children and families. Semi structured interviews served as major sources of data.
Leading Through Change : 2020, Domenick J. Pinto
Leading Through Change : 2020, Domenick J. Pinto
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Having served as department chair and school director for 31 years, I have witnessed a tremendous evolution in the role of chair as economic, social and student climates have changed. My session will summarize collected data from chairs of departments of various sizes and types in order to discuss and understand better our ever changing role as we see responsibilities of delegating, leading change, creative budgeting and fundraising, grant writing and managing conflict become vital to our positions
What I Wish I Knew: A Reflection Of A First-Year Chairperson, Tim Channell
What I Wish I Knew: A Reflection Of A First-Year Chairperson, Tim Channell
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will provide the “top 10” list of things I wish I knew before becoming chairman. Valuable tips will be offered on time management, positive faculty interactions, working with shared governance to achieve more, overcoming imposters syndrome, understanding inter-office politics, and dealing with the onslaught of email.
Feedback: The Foundation Of Kind Leadership, Rebecca L. Koltz, Melissa Odegard
Feedback: The Foundation Of Kind Leadership, Rebecca L. Koltz, Melissa Odegard
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Brene Brown states that “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” To give clear and direct feedback requires brave academic leaders who understand that feedback is critical to leadership success. This presentation will use a feedback model – Johari’s Window (Luft & Ingham, 1955), as a backdrop for understanding how to give productive feedback in higher education.
Facilitating Communication With Diverse Teams, Maryjane Lewitt
Facilitating Communication With Diverse Teams, Maryjane Lewitt
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Non- hierarchical communication structures are associated with greater clarity across all levels. These structures can be implemented in a variety of ways under different circumstances. A variety of communication processes should be implemented to improve communication with individualizing the technique to the type of information being communicated.
From Without And Within: Challenges Of Assuming Leadership, Melody Loya, Sue Joiner
From Without And Within: Challenges Of Assuming Leadership, Melody Loya, Sue Joiner
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation shares experiences in leadership at a regional university (from two perspectives, promoting from within and without) and discusses how the presenters built support systems to navigate changes. In a highly interactive format, participants will help guide the direction of the workshop.
Gender Diversity And Generational Gaps: Two Hurdles Worth One Giant Leap, Renee Marine
Gender Diversity And Generational Gaps: Two Hurdles Worth One Giant Leap, Renee Marine
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenter and participants will explore the gender and generational similarities and differences that exist today both in the classroom and departmentally. Emerging strategies and best practices will be shared and discussed.
Values-Based Leadership: Culture Vs. Strategy, Kimberly Miloch, Abigail Tilton, Chris Ray
Values-Based Leadership: Culture Vs. Strategy, Kimberly Miloch, Abigail Tilton, Chris Ray
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Using Google’s Project Aristotle re:Work framework (2012), psychological safety principles (Edmondson, 1999; Edmondson & Lei, 2014), and Sinek’s (2009) purposeful leadership tenets, this workshop will engage participants in refining a leadership philosophy; in outlining steps to create a values-based culture; and in creating high performing research teams and committees.
Using Accreditation To Build Teamwork In A Department, David A. Line
Using Accreditation To Build Teamwork In A Department, David A. Line
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The additional demands of the accreditation process provide a unique opportunity for program chairs to develop positive relationships between administration, staff, and faculty. This best practice presentation will look at the accreditation process from the perspective of the support staff and utilizing the accreditation process as a team building exercise.
I’M A Chair, But I Feel Like A Therapist, Krista Bridgmon, Aaron Alexander, Elizabeth List
I’M A Chair, But I Feel Like A Therapist, Krista Bridgmon, Aaron Alexander, Elizabeth List
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
For this seminar, we invite Chairs to evaluate situations in their practice that resemble the work of a counselor. To prime and contextualize this interactive workshop, the presenters will ignite the inner-listener. Skills in listening to listen, not listening to respond will be at the forefront of the presentation.
Building A Departmental Culture Using Data, Behavior, And Humility, Diane Myers
Building A Departmental Culture Using Data, Behavior, And Humility, Diane Myers
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation focuses on how behavioral strategies, data-based decision making, and a healthy dose of humility (and humor) can create a departmental culture that promotes faculty, staff, and student success. Discussions and activities will center on creating and communicating expectations, determining priorities, and creating a collaborative community.
How Behaviorism Shaped A New Department Chair's Approach To Leadership, Diane Myers
How Behaviorism Shaped A New Department Chair's Approach To Leadership, Diane Myers
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
During this presentation, a second-year department chair will discuss how her background in behaviorism (specifically, in positive behavior interventions and supports) shaped her approach to working with faculty. She will share successes, not-quite-successes, and other lessons learned from implementing a behavioral approach to leadership.
Interim Leadership Positions: The Kobayashi Maru Of Academia?, Alisha Ortiz, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
Interim Leadership Positions: The Kobayashi Maru Of Academia?, Alisha Ortiz, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Leading a department through a transition such as reorganization or restructuring is difficult. When the unit leader is in an interim position, this is even more complicated. This presentation will be led by faculty who were all in interim leadership positions during major transitions in leadership, restructuring, and staff layoffs.
Implementing The Guided Pathways Model: A Case For Change Management And Transformation, Russell Frohardt, Janie C. Scott
Implementing The Guided Pathways Model: A Case For Change Management And Transformation, Russell Frohardt, Janie C. Scott
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Wouldn’t we all love to roll out changes according to best practices and reliable data? This session includes a case study on change management at a large community college, as well as a discussion on the strategies and best practices used to help academic leaders implement the Guided Pathways Model.
"The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfalls”, Domenick J. Pinto
"The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfalls”, Domenick J. Pinto
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair for almost 30 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This workshop explores the advantages and pitfalls of “playing politics” as a department chair and allows interactivity among participants in “what if” scenarios.
Effective Communication In Academia: It Goes Both Ways!, Domenick J. Pinto
Effective Communication In Academia: It Goes Both Ways!, Domenick J. Pinto
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This workshops explores both the positive and negative aspects of communication with faculty, staff and administration. It emphasizes the effectiveness of GOOD communication skills as well as the dangers of MISCOMMUNICATION. Case studies, audience participation, and excerpts from literature on the topic will be presented.
Time Management For Department Chairs, Christian K. Hansen
Time Management For Department Chairs, Christian K. Hansen
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
In this workshop we discuss time management specifically from the perspective of an academic department chair. Topics covered include management of workflow, prioritizing projects and tasks, delegating effectively, reducing timewasters and using data-centered tools for budgeting and managing time. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions using case studies developed based on real-world experiences.
Development For Department Chairs: Why Fundraising Is Now Part Of The Job, Craig D. Hlavac
Development For Department Chairs: Why Fundraising Is Now Part Of The Job, Craig D. Hlavac
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Development in higher education is often used synonymously with fundraising – and many believe both are relegated to the Office of Institutional Advancement and perhaps the Deans. However, the work of development in the contemporary university is quickly becoming everyone’s responsibility – including Department Chairs. While many chairs may have experience in writing grants to bring in revenue, the skills required to work with prospective donors are quite different. This session will provide all chairs with tools and resources focused on fundraising for the academic department. Donor relations, building a relationship with Institutional Advancement, and developing a department-based advisory board …
Building Blocks Of Effective Leadership, Katherine Frank, Kristi Haik, Royce Smith
Building Blocks Of Effective Leadership, Katherine Frank, Kristi Haik, Royce Smith
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Three individuals will share their perspectives about mentoring and guidance within academia. They will discuss how the networking, questioning and formation of feedback opportunities in their relationships have contributed to their evolution as administrators—from department chair to provost.
Inspired Leadership: Using Spiritual Principles To Guide Department Chair Work, Kathy A. Gainor Ph.D.
Inspired Leadership: Using Spiritual Principles To Guide Department Chair Work, Kathy A. Gainor Ph.D.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
In this workshop, participants will explore six universal spiritual principles that can be useful in guiding one’s work as a department chair in a way that upholds that mission of the department and facilitates stress reduction and mental health of the chairperson. Case studies from the experiences of department chairs will be examined.
Leadership Lessons From Six Seasons Of "Community", Kim Nehls
Leadership Lessons From Six Seasons Of "Community", Kim Nehls
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
During five seasons of the NBC sit-com Community (2009-2015) and an additional season on Yahoo (2016), Americans discovered the academics and antics of Greendale Community College. The TV show centered around seven diverse students who formed a study group in the pilot episode and eventually morphed into a tight-knit family that worked and played together beyond graduation. Five student development theories are relevant to Community. Come to this session to see how lessons will be applied to examples from the show.
Building Impactful Instructional Leadership Teams That Bolster Student Growth And Achievement, Jason Stamper, Shatavia Elder
Building Impactful Instructional Leadership Teams That Bolster Student Growth And Achievement, Jason Stamper, Shatavia Elder
National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference
Are you a K-12 educational leader and have been searching for that high leverage initiative that will thrust your student growth and achievement to the next level? After attending this session, you will leave with a clear blueprint for establishing and maintaining a strong Instructional Leadership Team focused on the right work and equipped for unprecedented student growth and achievement.
Emerging Leadership Through Coloring: Stories Of The Indiana Women Of Achievement, Michelle Glowacki-Dudka, Amy L. Baize-Ward Edd
Emerging Leadership Through Coloring: Stories Of The Indiana Women Of Achievement, Michelle Glowacki-Dudka, Amy L. Baize-Ward Edd
Adult Education Research Conference
Engaging adults in learning can occur through arts-based methods. Building on an oral-history project, we tell women’s leadership stories through both narrative and images through an adult coloring book.
An Experiential Approach To Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
An Experiential Approach To Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session presents a leadership development program where new department chairs discuss best practices and realistic challenges with seasoned chairs, helping all to improve their leadership skills through a supportive group process. The program includes a summer book study, monthly meetings, a department chair handbook, and leadership resources.
The Dean-Chair Dyad: Developing An Effective Relationship With Your Dean, Craig D. Hlavac
The Dean-Chair Dyad: Developing An Effective Relationship With Your Dean, Craig D. Hlavac
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The department chairperson must effectively relate with their academic dean in order to successfully advocate for their department. Financial resources, human resources, facility prioritization, and curriculum decisions are all contingent on the dean’s approval. However, many chairpersons are unsure how to develop a trusting, collaborative relationship with their dean. This session will outline the distinctive roles of the chairperson and the academic dean and will present strategies for cultivating this important relationship. Ideas for resolving current conflicts as well as avoiding future tension will be discussed. The session will conclude with the review of common dean/chair scenarios for small-group discussion.
In The Middle: Department Chairs As Mentors And Mentees, Carolyn A. Groff, James F. Konopack Dr.
In The Middle: Department Chairs As Mentors And Mentees, Carolyn A. Groff, James F. Konopack Dr.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Department chairs, especially new chairs, need mentoring as they simultaneously learn to provide mentorship to department faculty. The type of mentoring that department chairs need from their administrators to be successful leaders can differ from the type of mentoring chairs are provide to their faculty colleagues.
Assessment Of Student Learning As A Driver To Departmental Development, Andrea Lassiter
Assessment Of Student Learning As A Driver To Departmental Development, Andrea Lassiter
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Revising and revitalizing an approach to student learning assessment can be a meaningful growth experience. Being intentional about such development during regular academic planning and reporting cycles is central to leading faculty through change. This session will highlight some strategies that can be used to promote individual- and departmental-level development.
Using Restorative Practices To Create A School District That Cares, Louis L. Fletcher Phd, Kim Boyd Psyd
Using Restorative Practices To Create A School District That Cares, Louis L. Fletcher Phd, Kim Boyd Psyd
National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference
Zero-tolerance became the rule in many school districts due to an increase in school-based violence, which served to silence student voices and led to the overrepresentation of minority students in discipline situations. Schools could adopt restorative approaches, but change cannot be sustained without fair processes at the district level. Thus, district policies should be aligned to restorative practices to increase the probability of district-wide success.