Academic chairs and deans require different playbooks than other higher ed administrators in order to be successful. This resource will introduce you to 2 philosophies that will help you increase effectiveness as an academic chair or dean.
Ronn is a highly experienced professional who has successfully implemented shared services in higher education (University of Chicago & Yale University) and state government (State of Ohio). He is currently leading the effort to continuously improve processes and drive business transformation within and outside the shared services organization through the use of data, and a […]
Brock has worked in higher education for 11 years, holding various roles within Enrollment Management and Institutional Research. His work at Bentley centers on enabling data-driven strategies to support financial aid, admissions, and marketing initiatives through the use of various analytical methods. In addition, Brock is responsible for deploying new technology, and is currently working […]
2017 has the potential to be a volatile year in higher education, and that was the case even before Donald Trump took office. Regulatory uncertainty, continued economic and demographic headwinds, and shifts in both domestic and international student enrollment trends are just a few of the rapids that higher-ed leaders will need to navigate. At […]
Fritz has more than 20 years of experience as a professional writer, editor and creative strategist. At Stamats, Fritz has created marketing communications, digital strategy, and branding programs for institutions across the country. He has an extensive background in creative strategy and social media and is a frequent presenter on this topic.
Melissa Thammavongsa began her career as a development administrator at her alma mater, the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. The University of South Florida is a global research university with over 50,000 students across three campuses. Melissa has been the International Alumni Officer at USF since 2017, building the international alumni shop from […]
Betsy Chapman is responsible for communications with undergraduate parents across a variety of platforms, including the Parents’ Page website and the Daily Deac blog, as well as parent content for Facebook and Twitter. She also works with the Wake Forest Parents’ Council and is responsible for the Council’s operations, meetings, and member fundraising. Betsy also […]
Pamela has spent her career working with non-traditional students. Since 2000, she has been an instructor and administrator for online programs at the University of Maryland University College, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Brandman University. Responsibilities have included converting all on-ground courses to blended and online delivery for a large system, developing and delivering online […]
David and the Alliance aim to improve student learning through voluntary and cooperative professional efforts to significantly improve assessment of — and accountability for — student learning outcomes. He is also a senior advisor to the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and a professor of government at Hamilton College. David was one of the primary […]
I empower clients to manage and lead with conviction, achieve success, and change reality within their existing cultures. Ron is a university administrator and executive coach with over 4 decades of experience in higher education that includes two decades of administrative experience at major universities. A core component of his approach to coaching is assisting […]
