The Academic Deanship: Individual Careers and Institutional Roles - Brossura

Bright, David F.

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ISBN 10: 0470907509 ISBN 13: 9780470907504

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass, 2001

Riassunto

A deanship is now seen as more of a phase in an overall academic career than as a permanent shift from teaching to administration. In fact, the nature of the job itself has changed, as has the range of likely options at the end of a dean's tenure. This book serves as a guide for the aspiring or new dean, offering practical advice on how to approach the interview process and the new job, as well as providing a thoughtful assessment of the deanship in its wider context. The authors--both experienced academic deans at a variety of institutions--encourage the new or experienced dean to reflect on the larger issues, and address the realities of deaning from several perspectives in efforts to illuminate both the challenges and rewards of the job.

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L'autore:

David F. Bright is professor of classics and comparative literature at Emory University. He has held a variety of administrative positions ranging from department chair to vice president to dean of arts and sciences. He has held deanships at three institutions.

Mary P. Richards is professor of English at the University of Delaware. She has held six deanships or associate deanships at various institutions, most recently as dean of arts and science at the University of Delaware.

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Advance Praise for Academic Deanship

“The Academic Deanship offers clear, balanced, and comprehensive advice that, if heeded, should save future deans from a variety of painful mistakes and occupational hazards.”
—Richard Saller, dean, Social Sciences Division, University of Chicago

“David Bright and Mary Richards have combined their sixteen plus years of deanship to reveal the ‘why, what, and where’ of what many call the most interesting and satisfying of academic jobs. Aimed at those who aspire to be dean as well as those currently sitting, standing, or running as dean, this volume will entertain, enlighten, and educate all readers.”
—Ernie Peek, executive director, Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University

“Regardless of background, the job of academic dean holds surprises for anyone. The Academic Deanship provides a roadmap into the ‘wilderness’ for new deans and those who wish to be.”
—David L. Shrock, dean, College of Business Administration, Marquette University

“This is a book that a dean will return to time and time again to find practical advice as well as perspective on the many issues that emerge each day. It is the type of resource guide that I would have found valuable when I assumed the deanship.”
—Glenda D. Price, president, Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan

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• Editore: Jossey-Bass
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0470907509
• ISBN 13: 9780470907504
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320