Discussions for Deans
Open to all CCAS Member Institutions; no registration, no fee. All sessions will be held from 4:00-5:00 Eastern time via the same Zoom link. Check here frequently for additions and schedule changes based on speaker availability.
NOTE ABOUT RECORDING: Unfortunately, we cannot record the discussions. Many deans are precluded from being recorded and additionally, we need to provide a space for candid discussion and reflection.
Discussions for Deans | Spring 2025
All sessions will be held from 4:00-5:00 Eastern time via the same Zoom link: https://tamusa.zoom.us/my/ccasmeet
Thursday, Jan 23 Preparing Applications for Dean Roles (Chairs also Welcome)
Monday, Jan 27 The Dean's Role in Disaster Recovery UPDATED 01/13/25 (Chairs also Welcome)
Friday, Feb 7 Building Industry Partnerships
Wednesday, Feb 12 Transitioning to RCM Budget Models
Thursday, Feb 13 Planning Internships for Humanities
Wednesday, Feb 26 Digital Content, Accessibility, & New Federal Regulations (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, Mar 5 Dual Credit Programs
Tuesday, March 11 Mediation Skills for Conflict Resolution (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, March 19 New and/or Interim Deans- Checking In & Problem Solving Together
Tuesday, March 25 LEAP ADVANCE: Leadership Program for Higher Education- In partnership with APAHE (Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education) (Chairs also Welcome)
Thursday, March 27 Athletics, the Transfer Portal, and Academics
ADDITIONAL DATES & TOPICS COMING SOON....
PAST SESSIONS:
2024
Tuesday, Sept 10 College in 3 (Chairs also Welcome)
Thursday, Sept 12 ELATES Leadership Program Opportunities
Tuesday, Sept 17 How are Arts & Sciences Colleges Engaging with AI? (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, Sept 18 Prioritizing Your Time for Fundraising & External Engagement
Thursday, Sept 26 Working with an Executive/Leadership Coach (Chairs also Welcome)
Monday, Sept 23 New/Interim/Acting Deans- Problem Solving
Thursday, Oct 3 If/When/How Colleges Can/Should Issue Public Statements
Tuesday, Oct 8 Associate & Assistant Deans- Problem Solving
Thursday, Oct 10 Elements of Successful Fundraising Campaigns at the College & Unit Level (Chairs also welcome)
Tuesday, Oct 15 Promotion & Tenure Decisions
Thursday, Oct 17 Recovering From a Natural Disaster- Sharing Experiences & Seeking Solutions I **added 10/08
Wednesday, Oct 23 Recovering From a Natural Disaster- Sharing Experiences & Seeking Solutions II **added 10/08
Tuesday, Oct 29 Working with Effective Advisory Committees/Councils
Wednesday, Oct 30 CGS on Supporting Interdisciplinary Teamwork in UG and Graduate Education (Chairs also Welcome)
Thursday, Dec 5 What will You Do With That Degree? Redefining the Value Proposition of the Liberal Arts for Career Readiness (Hosted by CCAS Sponsor Podium Education)
Wednesday, Dec 11 So You Want to Be a Provost
2023:
Tuesday, Jan 30 Preparing Your CV and Application for Dean Roles (Chairs also Welcome)
Tuesday, Feb 6 Innovative Fundraising to Aid Student Recruitment & Retention
Thursday, Feb 8 Advocacy Resources for Deans, hosted by COSSA
Tuesday, Feb 13 Dealing with Difficult Faculty (Chairs also Welcome)
Monday, Feb 26 Leading Effective Advisory Councils (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, Mar 6 Managing Faculty Reductions Compelled by Declining Budgets
Wednesday, Mar 13 Alumni Mentoring Programs (Chairs also Welcome)
Thursday, Mar 28 Creating Healthy Ecosystems is a Collaborative Enterprise (Wellbeing) (Chairs also Welcome)
Tuesday, April 2 Teaching Difficult Topics (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, April 10 Department Operating Budgets * * * NEW SESSION ADDED 4/2!!
Thursday, Apr 18 New/Interim/Acting Deans- Problem Solving
April 29 Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Planning (Chairs also Welcome)
Wednesday, May 1 When and How to Contact Your Legislators- Or NOT
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