Sessions

Having served for at least three or more years, chief academic officers usually have mastered the fundamentals of the role. At this stage, CAOs discover greater opportunities to lead rather than simply manage. What are the key questions CAOs can and should address at this stage in their careers? For example, how do CAOs balance attention to their institutions’ immediate issues with a focus on their long-term academic needs? How can CAOs attend to their own professional lives while also serving their institutions? How do CAOs work effectively with the president and other cabinet officers on strategic planning? Participants will explore these and related questions and gain fresh perspective on the next stage of their careers as CAOs.

Chief academic officers who have served for fewer than two years are invited to participate in this workshop, led by experienced colleagues, that addresses issues that newer CAOs often face. Participants will work in small groups, analyze case studies, and discuss topics such as accreditation; assessment and institutional effectiveness; faculty governance and leadership; appointments, promotions, and tenure and its alternatives; managing time, technology, and paper; and working with peer administrators. Participants will be paired with an experienced CAO mentor.

<em>(by invitation only)</em>

<em>(by invitation only)</em>

<strong>You Got the Job, Now What?</strong><br> <strong><em>Kathy Wilson Humphrey</em</strong>, President, Carlow University

<strong><em>Barbara K. Altmann</em></strong>

<strong><em>Marco Clark</em></strong>, President, Holy Cross College<br> <strong><em>Tracy Y. Espy</em></strong>, President, Mitchell College<br> <strong><em>Susan S. Hasseler</em></strong>, President, Muskingum University<br> Moderator: <strong><em>Barbara K. Altmann</em></strong>

<strong><em>Chris E. Domes</em></strong>, President, Neumann University<br><strong><em>Stefanie Davis Niles</em></strong>, President, Cottey College