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 | Fall 2024
All sessions will be held from 4:00-5:00 Eastern time via the same Zoom link: https://tamusa.zoom.us/my/ccasmeet
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 Bias in 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
Thursday, Oct 24 Deaning While Diverse **added 8/23
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)
Wednesday, Dec 11 So You Want to Be a Provost
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
Monday, Sept 30 Creating an Inclusive Environment for Promotion & Tenure: APA Report (Chairs also Welcome)
Thursday, Oct 3 If/When/How Colleges Can/Should Issue Public Statements
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
2023