Registration is open for the next CCAS Seminars for Department Chairs/Heads
The next offerings of this popular seminar are for Minneapolis (July 12-14) and San Diego (October 7-9). Registration for each seminar is limited to two chairs/heads per institution. View information on the seminars or register under "Meetings." Write us at ccas@wm.edu with any questions.
"Liberal Arts & Sciences FAQs" Brochure Available for Purchase
This broc
hure, authored by former CCAS President Matthew C. Moen (University of South Dakota), defines liberal education and offers arguments for its centrality in undergraduate education. The brochure is being made available at cost to CCAS members.
Ordering information:
First 10 copies, no charge
$6 per 10 copies between 11-100
$5 per 10 copies, for orders over 100
CCAS Member Benefits
The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, a network of deans, fosters leadership and administration in colleges and schools of arts and sciences. In pursuit of our mission, CCAS connects deans with each other, provides professional development, serves as a forum for discussing issues in higher education, and advocates for liberal learning.
All arts and/or science decanal staff of a participating college within an institution are eligible for the following benefits:
1) password and access to the 'Members Only' area of the CCAS web site
2) bimonthly newsletters
3) discounted registration fees at seminars and the Annual Meeting
4) a mentoring program for new deans and associate/assistant deans
5) participation in both the data collection and receipt of the New Hires Survey report
6) a 'deans only' listserv for discussion of issues and networking with other Deans, and a listserv for associate and assistant deans
7) an online searchable database (Deans Knowledge Base) of timely presentations, policy statements, listserv discussions, and other resources
8) training workshops for department chairs/heads, either on campus or at a regional location
9) annual membership directory
10) access to the CCAS membership mailing list for searches, college newsletters, etc.
Note: Passwords are assigned to member Deans, Associate, and Assistant Deans. If you do not remember your login credentials, click the "Member Login" box and you'll be taken to the Member Login Page. Go to "Forgot your login information? Click here" and you'll be asked to enter your email address. Then click, "Send Login Information." The website will email your login credentials shortly. If the website doesn't send you your login information it is because your email address either isn't in the database or is different from the one in the database. For assistance, email ccas@wm.edu.
Click here to access the "Member Benefits and Services" brochure.
