…first thing academic leaders need to ask is, ‘What is the purpose of teaching in this department?’ Whether the answer is trivial, such as to increase enrollment or recruit students…
…In an interview with Academic Leader, Marietta Del Favero, professor of educational leadership, counseling, and foundations at the University of New Orleans, talked about faculty investment in their institutions and…
Knowing how to handle student complaints is an essential skill for department chairs. In an interview with Academic Leader, Patricia Markunas, chair of the psychology department at Salem State University,…
…best practices of today’s academic decision-makers, check out a monthly or yearly subscription to Academic Leader! Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities were ramping up their services to…
…have an interest in operating as sole practitioners,” Chew says. “Our real careers were academic, and the thrill of going into academic administration was not there for either one of…
…Practical Guide to College Leadership (2007), and The Essential College Professor: A Practical Guide to an Academic Career (forthcoming). (All are published by Jossey-Bass.) Excerpted from Academic Leader, July 2008….
…that specifically address safety concerns in online academic spaces. Drawing from personal experience as an online faculty member, a mental health professional, and a member of a crisis prevention team,…
…A better approach is a practice known as appreciative inquiry, which builds on strengths and what is working well to bring about positive change. In an interview with Academic Leader,…
