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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

Interim Dean: An Unexpected Journey

Richard Utz offers tips on how to be interim and still make an impact.

By Richard Utz

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

Being Chair at a Time of Existential Challenge

Midlevel leaders play a vital role in moments of chaos and crisis, Duane Coltharp and Lisa Jasinski write.

By Duane Coltharp et al.

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

The Long Run

Ultrarunning has a lot to teach about higher ed leadership, Amanda E. Sbriscia writes.

By Amanda E. Sbriscia

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

A Re-Engagement Strategy for Administrators

Ivan Pulinkala describes a new model at Kennesaw State University, where all senior academic administrators make an annual commitment to teaching or research.

By Ivan Pulinkala

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

Practical Lessons for Leaders in Crisis

It’s not just about surviving the storm—it’s about coming out stronger on the other side, Janet N. Spriggs and Paula Dibley write.

By Janet N. Spriggs et al.

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

Presidential Transitions: Navigating the Twilight

Patrick Sanaghan and Dorothy Escribano offer advice on ending a presidency well.

By Patrick Sanaghan et al.

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

Why Administrators Fail

Joe P. Dunn offers some best practices gleaned from a more than 50-year faculty tenure.

By Joe P. Dunn

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Career Advice Advancing as an Administrator

So You Want to Be a Disrupter

Jeffrey Herbst offers advice for how college leaders can prepare themselves for bruising battles over controversial changes in institutional direction.

By Jeffrey Herbst