WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29: SO, NOW YOU'RE THE ACADEMIC DEAN!
~ Asynchronous material to explore in Canvas module ~
Module Goals:
1. Facilitate a smooth transition into the role of academic dean.
2. Articulate the unique opportunities and challenges of being a dean at a theological school.
3. Build a community of new deans who can support one another in this work.
4. Learn about the resources ATS provides for the dean’s work and to support member schools.
~ Synchronous conversation on Zoom ~
Your Choice:
1. Thursday, December 2, 3–4 p.m. ET
2. Friday, December 3, 3–4 p.m. ET
WEEK OF DECEMBER 6: THE ACADEMIC DEAN AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
~ Asynchronous material to explore in Canvas module ~
Module Goals:
1. Increase the effectiveness of the dean’s important institutional relationships (e.g., with the CEO and other key administrators).
2. Provide resources that will benefit deans across the variety of institutional forms and roles.
~ Synchronous conversation on Zoom ~
Your Choice:
1. Thursday, December 9, 3–4 p.m. ET
2. Friday, December 10, 3–4 p.m. ET
WEEK OF DECEMBER 13: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR ACADEMIC DEANS
~ Asynchronous material to explore in Canvas module ~
Module Goals:
1. Become more effective in the financial management required by your role.
2. Strengthen the working relationship between the academic dean and the chief financial officer.
~ Synchronous conversation on Zoom ~
Your Choice:
1. Wednesday, December 15, 3–4 p.m. ET
2. Thursday, December 16, 3–4 p.m. ET