New Academic Leaders Workshop
July 13, 3:00 – 6:00 pm CDT
Geared toward new deans, associate deans, and chairs, this workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities afforded to new academic leaders. The session will cover a presentation on appreciative coaching and a panel of experienced deans with helpful tips and strategies as well as an examination of the skills and knowledge required of deans to function successfully in a post-pandemic world.
Panel Discussion
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Stephanie G. Adams, Ph.D. F.ASEE, Dean and Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair, Past President of the American Society for Engineering Education, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas |
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David D. Perlmutter, Ph.D., Professor and Dean, College of Media & Communication, Texas Tech University |
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Steve Peters, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, College of Fine Arts, The Center for the Arts at the University of Montevallo |
Adding Appreciative Coaching to the Leader’s Toolkit
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Amy Hawkins, Ph.D., APR, Assistant Provost of Teaching and Academic Leadership, Associate Professor of Public Relations, School of Communication, University of Central Arkansas |
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Angela Webster, Ph.D., Associate VP for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Central Arkansas |
Academic leaders must wear a number of hats in navigating the various roles they play. Coaching is a distinct leadership role that could benefit many academic leaders in adopting a proactive and appreciative approach to developing those they lead. In contrast to other helping roles, such as counseling, modeling, mentoring, and teaching, coaching leverages the agency of each individual to approach their development in a positive, proactive manner. This session will equip academic leaders to add the coaching approach, process, and skill set to their leadership repertoire.