Full Description
The book provides case studies for reflection in a broad array of situations that that provosts must deal with. The short scenarios and case studies are useful for thinking about problems or issues in advance and considering options that might be available. When analyzing circumstances, readers may find it useful to identify setting aspects that apply to their institutions.
While there are differences in involvement, actions and outcomes, each case provides multiple connectors and situational insights for a provost. The book presents tips on deciding to become a provost, interviewing successfully, and managing the "honeymoon" period in a new position. It addresses challenges unique to the provost, such as balancing academic and institutional priorities or leading from a perspective of diversity. Questions on assessing the "fit" of your team and creating a shared vision of academic affairs are probed through example.
Collaborations across other divisions of the university and the provost's role in shared governance guide the reader to examine how to lead change. Leading change is having a vision for the academy and provosts are agents of power outside of their own institutions who shape the dialog of future higher education.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Preparing for the provost position
Chapter 2: Arriving on campus
Chapter 3: Leading through diverse lenses
Chapter 4: Balancing academic and institutional priorities
Chapter 5: Assessing the fit of your team
Chapter 6: Collaborations across other university divisions
Chapter 7: Supporting and mentoring the deans
Chapter 8: Provost and dean in faculty issues
Chapter 9: The provost's role in shared governance
Chapter 10: Leading change
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