Resources
New Dean Welcome Kit
Everything you need to know to make the most of your membership
Discussions for Deans
A series of free online discussions for the CCAS community to help support and guide us; no registration needed
Anti-Racism Resources
Articles, books, essays, blogs, and aggregated resources
CCAS Committee on Cultural Diversity
Guide for best practices for improving both recruitment and retention of diverse faculty
Why Academic Deans Stay or Exit
A study co-sponsored by the American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD), the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), and the researchers.
Coronavirus Resources
Strategy suggestions, tips, lists of resources
CCAS Connect
Gain access to the CCAS discussion groups called ‘communities.’ Some are automatically assigned, like Deans and Associate and Assistant Deans. Others are set up for committees and can be initiated by any member.
The Deans Knowledge Base (DKB)
A searchable database of resource documents
Deans ListServ
Facilitates discussion and networking
Job Postings
Academic administrative positions in higher education
2021 New Hires Survey
CCAS survey of starting salaries and start-up packages for new faculty hired into full-time,
tenure track or tenured positions.
Advocacy Resources
Liberal Arts Advocacy, CCAS Public Statements, Free Speech
Annual Meeting Presentations
A collection of presentations from the CCAS annual event
Resources for Deans
WorldCat reading list specifically for deans
To Dean or Not to Dean
A presidential address given by Paul B. Bell, Jr. a the 45th Annual Meeting
Mediating Conflict: Roles for Deans
Guides for being a mediator and hiring a mediator
Standards of Practice
A self-assessment guide for colleges/schools of the Arts & Sciences
Mentoring Program
To socialize new deans and associate/assistant deans and offer leadership development and networking
Liberal Arts & Sciences FAQ
A helpful reference for those often asked questions about the liberal arts
