This workshop is designed for deans, associate provosts, associate vice presidents, and their equivalents. This group of academic officers carry a lot of responsibility for achieving the strategic goals of academic affairs units. The workshop will support them and their leadership by focusing on key areas that include managing change/innovation, program development (graduate and undergraduate), program prioritization, making the case, supporting faculty, responding to different constituencies, conflict resolution, managing up and down, managing graduate programs/online programs/ professional programs. It will also provide some coaching on their professional trajectory.
Workshops require pre-registration as space is limited. The registration fee covers materials, meals, and refreshments. Fee: $170
This session has reached capacity. Please check in at the onsite registration desk to inquire if space has become available.
Workshop Coordinators
J. Andrew Prall
Former Vice President for Academic Affairs, Aurora University (IL)
J. Andrew Prall became vice president for academic affairs at Aurora University (IL) in 2021. He came to Aurora after three years as provost of St. Edward’s University (TX). Previously, Prall served as vice president for academic affairs at the University of Saint Francis (IN). At each university, Prall led efforts that resulted in improved retention and graduation rates, and he co-chaired the strategic planning processes at St. Edward’s and Aurora to shape the future of each institution. Under his leadership, the University of Saint Francis completed its first set of comprehensive program reviews in ten years and created its first wholly online programs. His professional activities include participation in CIC’s 2015–2016 Executive Leadership Academy and a two-year Franciscan Leadership Enhancement Program. Prall is the former chair of the CIC Chief Academic Officers Task Force.
Marianne Ward-Peradoza
Provost, St. Edward’s University (TX)
Marianne Ward-Peradoza has served as provost at St. Edward’s University (TX) since 2021. She has a breadth of experience in academic administration, and she is a passionate advocate of inclusive excellence, student success, experiential learning, and a global mindset. She previously served as the dean of the Bill Munday School of Business at St. Edward’s University from 2019–2021. Prior to joining St. Edward’s University, she served as dean of the school of business and technology at Marymount University (VA). Ward-Peradoza was also a longtime faculty member and administrator at Loyola University (MD), where she held roles of program director, department chair, and associate dean. She is committed to fostering opportunities to connect educational institutions with their communities. Ward-Peradoza has served on the boards of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the Ballston Business Improvement District in Arlington, VA, and as a member of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Blueprint Advisory Council.
Workshop Schedule
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00–8:10 a.m.
Welcome
Jonnie G. Guerra, Senior Advisor for Academic Programs, CIC
8:10–9:00 a.m.
Introductions and Framing the Day
We will have participants introduce themselves in a lightning round at their tables.
What’s in Your Portfolio? (a.k.a. Beware the “Other Duties as Assigned”)
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Managing in All Directions: Up, Down, Across
- Who is making what decisions? Lines of authority; reserved powers of faculty
- Reading the institutional culture (including role of the board)
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15–11:30 a.m.
The Academic Leader as Cultural Architect: Managing Change and Innovation
- Current Trends
- Leading a Team with Division or Factions
- Competing for Resources Internally
- Advancing Institution Objectives While Continuing to Work Well with Others
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Reflection
12:30–1:30 p.m.
The Dean’s/AVP’s Guide to Making Tough Choices
- Case Studies
- Tips for Making Tough Choices
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45–2:30 p.m.
The Launch Pad: Professional Trajectories
- Moving Laterally, Up, Down, or Out (Private Sector)
- You Are Not Your Role (Maintaining Wellness)
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Reflections: What Are You Taking Back to Campus?
3:00 p.m.
Adjournment