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The Chairperson : Faculty, Administrator And Academic And Crisis Leader, Domenick Pinto
The Chairperson : Faculty, Administrator And Academic And Crisis Leader, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
For 36 years, I have witnessed the evolution of the role of chair as economic, social and student climates emerge. My workshop will summarize the challenges that chairs must now face in 2023. The session will help relatively new and new chairs observe various scenarios and discuss how to problem solve them.
Shared Academic Governance : A Historical Perspective, Domenick Pinto
Shared Academic Governance : A Historical Perspective, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Shared academic governance is a key to ensuring that faculty and administration can work collaboratively to reach strategic planning outcomes, maintain excellence and show continued growth and collegiality in higher education. This workshop will elaborate on experiences I have had in both a university senate and academic assembly, present scenarios that the group can brainstorm on, and conclude with suggestions on how all faculty can become involved.
Navigating Leadership In Academia Through A Crisis, Domenick Pinto
Navigating Leadership In Academia Through A Crisis, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Academic leadership is a fast-paced ever changing entity. When you add an unexpected global pandemic to the mix, it changes academic life beyond anyone's wildest dreams. In this workshop I hope to share how I and my colleagues handled the pandemic and invite the participants to share their experiences. Let's learn from one another!
Effective Communication In Academia: It Goes Both Ways!, Domenick Pinto
Effective Communication In Academia: It Goes Both Ways!, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
This workshop 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.
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: 2018, Domenick Pinto
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: 2018, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair and now director of a school for 30 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This workshop explores the pros and cons of “playing politics” as a department chair and allows interactivity among participants in “what if” scenarios citing various literature references along the way