Academic Leadership Development and Dialogues (formerly Academic Administrator Training) sessions for chairs, directors, and other academic leaders held throughout the academic year. Designed to enhance leadership skills and provide resources for effective academic administration.
Questions - Contact Connie Schaffer or Candice Batton
Highlights for the Upcoming Year:
| Date/Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Aug 5 9 to noon |
New Chairs and DIrectors (open to all) - Changing Identity, Calendar/Schedule, Areas of Work, Mentor Map, Panel Discussion. Presenters: Susan Reay, Danielle Battisti, Adam Rosen, Karen Fannin |
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Aug 6 |
Kickoff: Professionalizing the Role of C/D (New) - Support and Expectations of Academic Affairs, Expectations of Your Dean; Trends in Higher Education and Your Skill Set, Managing and Leading. Presenters: Sarah Edwards, Jill Russell, Connie Schaffer, Kris Swain, Jodi Kreiling, Erin Pleggenkuhle Miles, Roopa Venkatesh Lunch with SVC Phil He: Remarks 11:30 – 11:45, informal conversations and lunch 11:45 – 12:30 |
| Aug 28 9 to 11 1 to 3 |
Cultivating Faculty and Staff Morale (New) - Leading and Managing Morale, Sphere of Control, Culture/Climate/Values. Presenter: Chris Jochum New Chairs and Directors Session (New - Recommended for 1st and 2nd-year C/Ds; open to all) - Shifting Identity and Relationships. Presenter: Chris Jochum |
| Sept 11 9 to 11 |
Engaging, Developing, and Recognizing Faculty and Staff Across the Career Span (New) - Faculty Support Ecosystems, Resources for Early-Mid- and Late-career Faculty/Staff, Academic Analytics. Presenters: Candice Batton, Connie Schaffer, Rachel Radel |
| Oct 9 9 to 11 |
Developing the Workforce of Omaha, Nebraska, and Beyond (Refreshed) - Updates on Cooperative Education, CBE, Micro Credentials, and More. Presenters: Jason Coleman, Erin Bass, Steve Schulz |
| Oct 30 9 to 11 |
Understanding Fiscal Management and Resource Development (Refreshed) - Budget Updates, Revenues/ Expenditures in the NU system and at UNO, Color of Money. Presenters: Carol Kirchner, Tammy Goldsberry, Brooke Hawili |
| Nov 13 9 to 11 |
Advancing Research and Creative Activity in Your Unit (Refreshed) - External Funding Landscape, Supporting Faculty/Student Research, Grant Management, Research Compliance. Presenters: Sara Myers, Erica Shipman, Rica McClaren, Amanda Buker |
| Jan 29 9 to 11 |
Leading Difficult Conversations with Students, Faculty, and Staff (New) - Annual Review and Evaluation Conversations, Talking about Change/Uncertainty, When Conflict Interferes with Work/Learning, Student Issues. Presenters: Herb Thompson, Jennifer Harbour, Candice Batton, Cathy Pettid, Rachel Radel |
| Feb 12 9 to 11 |
Using Unit Level Data to Support Retention and Program Planning (New) - Updates on Strategic Enrollment Plan and Division Reorganization, Unit-level Data to Inform Programs. Presenters: Jason Browning, Sarah Edwards |
| Feb 19 9 to 11 |
Leading, Managing, and Communicating Up and Down (New) - Anticipating Needs, Providing Clarity, Creating Alignment, and Sharing Information with Campus Leaders and Faculty in Your Units. Presenters: Herb Thompson, Kelly Gomez-Johnson |
| Apr 2 9 to 11 |
Staying Current with AI in Academia (Refreshed) - AI Trends, Updates on NU/UNO Policy/Practices, Faculty/Staff/Student Opportunities, Challenges, and Resources. Presenters: Daniel Wilson, Cassie Mallette, Marlina Davidson, Heidi Blackburn |
