Leading from the Middle: A Case-Study Approach to Academic Leadership for Associate and Assistant Deans (The ACE Series on Higher Education)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442204648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mary Coussons-Read is professor of psychology and health and behavioral science and was a former associate dean at the University of Colorado Denver.. Tammy Stone is professor of anthropology and former associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver
Buller)In this book, the authors examine the various functions and responsibilities of the position in the hope of providing both a reference and source of support for those currently in the job or for faculty looking to take the next step. Leading from the Middle fills a much needed gap in the literature available to administrators. (Jeffrey L. (Presidency) . Assistant and associate deans frequently have the toughest job on campus, faced with huge amounts of responsibility but given very little authority. The resources that Tammy Stone and Mary Coussons-Read provide in this book need to be part of the appointment package for everyone who is asked to serve a dean in a support role
Stone and Coussons-Read have structured as a series of modules that encompass different situations in which associate/assistant deans may find themselves, and the authors candidly give advice about how to handle the resulting challenges. The authors also provide references to sources in which readers can dig more deeply into areas such as conflict management and communication styles.. Case studies illustrate the typical daily work required by this position, with each case followed by suggestions for effective responses. Staff positions often come with detailed job descriptions and reporting lines, but the role of associate/assistant deans is often ill-defined and dependent upon the personality of the dean they serve. Moving from a faculty position to an administrative office frequently entails gaining considerable responsibility-but ambiguous power. The hope of these two authors is that this volume will serve as a reference and a source of support for current associate and assi
"if you think you want a career in academic administration" according to Chris. If you think you want a career in academic administration, this is a great book. It was recommended to me when i started a new position as interim associate dean, and it did what I needed it to to do. I have a much clearer idea what I got myself into now. I learned a lot from some seasoned faculty who made this choice, and I'm very impressed by their clear eyed evaluation of the opportunities and challenges of the job. I love w. Good book This was exactly the book I needed as I look for a position as an Associate Dean. The only regret was that both authors no longer work in that position. Interesting but not alarming.. Very useful book I found this book to have informative case studies as well as suggestions for being an Associate Dean. Highly recommended.