Advancing as an Administrator

Interim Dean: An Unexpected Journey

Richard Utz — Wed, 08/20/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

Being Chair at a Time of Existential Challenge

Duane Coltharp — Tue, 08/12/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

The Long Run

Amanda E. Sbriscia — Fri, 07/18/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

A Re-Engagement Strategy for Administrators

Ivan Pulinkala — Thu, 07/03/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

Practical Lessons for Leaders in Crisis

Janet N. Spriggs — Thu, 06/05/2025 - 03:00 AM

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.

Presidential Transitions: Navigating the Twilight

Patrick Sanaghan — Thu, 05/29/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

Why Administrators Fail

Joe P. Dunn — Fri, 05/23/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

So You Want to Be a Disrupter

Jeffrey Herbst — Tue, 05/13/2025 - 03:00 AM

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

Leading Through Uncertainty

Jen Heemstra — Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM

As leaders, we can help others manage uncertainty, even if we can’t provide all the answers, Jen Heemstra writes.

How to Ensure You’ll Never Be a Chair Again

Lisa Chasan-Taber — Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:00 AM

Want out of the chair role? Lisa Chasan-Taber and Barry Braun offer 10 tips for failing (up).