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New Deans Institute

Thursday, February 19 | 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

Purpose

To equip new deans with leadership skills, strategic insights, and peer support necessary to thrive in their roles.

Faculty

  • Michael Dantley, Ed.D.
    Dean Emeritus, Miami University of Ohio
  • Rachel Endo, Ph.D.
    Dean and Professor, School of Education, University of Washington, Tacoma
  • Ryan Gildersleeve, Ph.D.
    Dean, College of Education, Eastern Michigan University
  • Gerardo Gonzalez, Ph.D.
    Professor and Dean Emeritus, Indiana University-Bloomington
  • Ann Larson, Ph.D.
    Dean and Professor, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Sessions

  • Fireside chat with Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
  • What I Wish I Would Have Known
  • Advocacy in Action: Elevating Your College’s Voice
  • Mini-Mentoring Sessions: Leading with Speed
  • Finance and Budgeting Crash Course
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations