Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 20, 2023

Image: As a college student, Josh Landau was close to dropping out. He had not declared a major or developed an awareness of his needed academic tools, but Landau was motivated to learn for the sake of learning. Now, as a higher education professional, he wants to support others to succeed in the ways he did.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 7, 2023

Reed spoke with Inside Higher Ed about his cross-departmental work and a new initiative at Montana to match course objectives with professional experience. Q: What led you to your career in higher education? A: I was a first-generation college student from a small coal-mining community in east Kentucky.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 4, 2023

An occasional correspondent writes, I work for an R1 private 4-year institution at our Computer Science department as an academic administrator. I have a master’s degree in higher education & student affairs, if that’s helpful context. Overlapping and missing expertise.

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Higher Ed Connects: Assessment

MARCH 15, 2019

Assessment is not usually listed as a “qualification” in the job description of a leadership position; however, in today’s higher education landscape, it’s part of the package in every leader’s role. No program is immune to assessment, including Student Affairs.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Creating a thriving workplace culture in higher education institutions is a multifaceted endeavor that hinges on leadership, boundary-setting, and an acute awareness of the changing dynamics of work-life balance. This commitment to employee well-being is an invaluable investment, especially during challenging times in higher education.

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