Career: Transitioning from Faculty to Administration Roundtable

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

At many colleges and universities it is quite common for administrators to come from the ranks of faculty. At some point in their career, many faculty members will make the transition into an administrative position, but usually without any formal training and perhaps without clear expectations of what the transition will entail. This roundtable brings together faculty members who have made this transition, in order to discuss and demystify the journey from faculty to administration for those who may be considering it. Topics covered may include: how to set oneself up for success in the pursuit of an administrative career; what to expect in the first year of a new administrative position; and how to deal with the challenges that accompany a new workload, new schedule, and new professional relationships.

Section

• Professional Development / Professional Development

Chair

• Erik Jones, European University Institute

Participants

• Jennifer S. Holmes, The University of Texas at Dallas

• Tony E. Wohlers, Harford Community College

• Zaryab Iqbal, Pennsylvania State University-University Park

• Stephen E. Sussman, Barry University

• Karen Marie Kedrowski, Iowa State University

• Jan Leighley, American University