Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

Toolkit for Provosts

A Series of Real Stories and Case Studies

Av Patricia Mosto, Gail Simmons, Brian McGee, Dianne Dorland

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The book provides case studies for reflection in a broad array of situations that that provosts must deal with. The short scenarios and case studies are useful for thinking about problems or issues in advance and considering options that might be available. When analyzing circumstances, readers may find it useful to identify setting aspects that apply to their institutions.While there are differences in involvement, actions and outcomes, each case provides multiple connectors and situational insights for a provost. The book presents tips on deciding to become a provost, interviewing successfully, and managing the “honeymoon” period in a new position. It addresses challenges unique to the provost, such as balancing academic and institutional priorities or leading from a perspective of diversity. Questions on assessing the “fit” of your team and creating a shared vision of academic affairs are probed through example.Collaborations across other divisions of the university and the provost’s role in shared governance guide the reader to examine how to lead change. Leading change is having a vision for the academy and provosts are agents of power outside of their own institutions who shape the dialog of future higher education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum: 2020-06-30
Mått: 160 x 231 x 17 mm
Vikt: 390 g
Format: Inbunden
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 140
Förlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9781475848076

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Dr. Patricia Mosto has extensive environmental science experience. She has been the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department, the Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Rowan University, and later joint Rider University as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences in 2009. She is now retired but continue teaching at NOVAGail M. Simmons has served as a faculty member, dean, and provost at both public and private institutions in the Greater New York area. She is the past provost and currently Professor of Biology at Hofstra University on Long Island.Brian R. McGee currently is President of Quincy University in Illinois. He has had several previous academic and administrative positions, including several years as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Dianne Dorland has industrial experience, and held faculty, department chair and dean positions at public institutions in Minnesota and New Jersey. She is retired.

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The Toolkit for Provosts is an excellent read for new and aspiring provosts, indeed for any higher education administrator. Case studies and scenarios embedded within each chapter effectively draw the reader in and will resonate with most executive leaders. Potential interview questions for the candidate to ask (CH 1) are especially valuable for faculty members exploring the move to administration, as well as bits of advice such as “the biggest danger a provost has in this area [of personnel] is trying to solve a problem too quickly” (CH 5). Guiding questions also help potential candidates think through their motivations and potential challenge areas, so that the book is particularly useful for those considering making the leap.

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