Academic Leadership
The University of North Georgia (UNG) offers workshops and provides professional development materials for faculty who have assumed leadership roles and those who are planning to join academic leadership. CTLL partners with the Provost’s Office and University System of Georgia’s Faculty Development Office to offer workshops and professional development materials for faculty who have assumed leadership roles. We will also support leaders who wish to form book groups or communities of practice to discuss specific topics.
Academic Affairs Retreat
This annual gathering is by invitation from the Provost and brings together leadership for community and knowledge exchange. Further details can be obtained from the Provost’s Office.
Deans and Department Heads Online Workshop
- The main topic areas are as follows:
- General Course Overview
- Transitioning from a Faculty Role to an Administrator
- What You Need to Know about the University System of Georgia
- Information for University of North Georgia Academic Leaders
- Case Studies
- To request access to the eLearning site, please contact CTLL.
Departmental Leadership Group
UNG departmental leaders are invited to attend these private meetings. These events are conducted via video conferencing to ensure effective communication across campuses.
Begun in fall 2017, this group meets monthly to discuss matters related to effective departmental operations. All academic department heads are invited to join these meetings and are added to the email distribution list. Please contact CTLL to be put in touch with leadership of this group.
Summary of Bookings: VTC is available on all campuses, but the “host” campus is bold and alternates between GVL & DAH.
| Date | Time | Cumming | Dahlonega | Gainesville | Oconee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 9/13/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 10/11/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | No session at Oconee |
| Friday, 11/8/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 12/13/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 2/14/2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 3/13/2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 4/10/2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
| Friday, 5/8/2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | AMF Office (CART) | HNS Room 123 | CEPA 121 | SRC 569A Feher Office (CART) |
UNG departmental leaders are invited to attend these private meetings. These events are videoconferenced across campuses to ensure effective communication across campuses.
Begun in fall 2017, this group meets monthly to discuss matters related to effective departmental operations. All Academic department heads are invited to join these meetings and be added to the email distribution list. Contact CTLL to be put in touch with leadership of this group.
Summary of Bookings: VTC is available on all campuses, but the “host” campus is bold and alternates between GVL & DAH.
| Date | Time | Cumming | Dahlonega | Gainesville | Oconee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 8/31/2018 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 9/7/2018 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 10/5/2018 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 11/2/2018 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 1/11/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL Nesbitt 5105 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 2/1/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 3/1/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Friday, 4/5/2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ann Marie Francis office, 284 | HNS Room 123 | GVL CEPA 121 | Student Resource Center - Ginny Feher office 569A |
| Date | Dahlonega | Gainesville | Oconee | Cumming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LTC 382 | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| September 25, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LTC 382 | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| October 30, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LTC 382 | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| November 27, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LTC 382 | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| January 29, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | LTC 382 | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| February 26, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Dunlap 211B | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| March 26, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Dunlap 211B | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
| April 30, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Dunlap 211B | Science 142 | Cart in Classroom 308 | Cart in Ann Marie’s office |
Staff Leadership Development Program
USG New Deans and Department Heads Retreat
The USG email announcement states: "Designed for new or relatively new college, division, or department academic leaders, this workshop is designed to address important topics and initiatives across the University System of Georgia. The workshop will discuss system-wide governance and operations as well as strategic initiatives that should inform your role at your campus. We will also cover Board of Regents policies that every academic leader should know (i.e., policies related to academic programs and faculty) and present some suggestions for effective policies and procedures at the campus level. Participants will have a chance to network with their peers from across the USG and engage in some hands-on activities to practice the application of policies to real-world examples.” More than 20 UNG leaders have participated over the years at this annual retreat.
New Chairs Workshop Series
The New Chairs Workshop Series will be offered as a one-year community to support department chairs who have been in administrative positions three years or less. Participants will gather for three meetings during the fall and three meetings during the spring to discuss administrative issues including:
- Budget management and fiscal concerns
- Mentoring faculty and documenting teaching excellence
- Preparing faculty for the annual review
- Considering ethics in leadership positions
- Navigating conflict resolution and student complaints, and
- Preparing faculty for promotion and tenure
The series seeks to foster a common cultural dialogue of leadership at the University of North Georgia, and is open to all department chairs.
Campus Leaders
Blue Ridge: Nathan Price
Cumming: Lindsay Linsky
Dahlonega: Rebecca Johnston
Gainesville: Carl Ohrenberg
Oconee: Roger Runquist
2020 - 2021 New Chairs Workshop Series
| Date | Presenter | Subject | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 21, 2020 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Jeff Marker |
Budget Management and Fiscal Concerns |
Zoom |
| Monday, October 19, 2020 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
April Nelms |
Mentoring New Faculty and Alternate Forms of Documenting Teaching Excellence |
Zoom |
| Monday, November 16, 2020 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Cristina Washell |
Best Practices for Utilizing Student Evaluations and Preparing Faculty for the FAR |
Zoom |
| Monday, February 15, 2021 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Steve Lloyd |
Ethics in Leadership |
Zoom |
|
Monday, March 8, 2021 |
Lori Wilson |
Faculty Conflict Resolution and Student Complaints |
Zoom |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Brian Mann |
Preparing Faculty for Promotion and Tenure and Guiding the Career Arc |
Zoom |
Academic Leadership Library Guide
The Academic Leadership Library Guide provides key information and links to offices and programs often needed by department heads and deans. Topics include:
- Classroom and Student Topics
- Community Engagement and Diversity
- Legal Affairs, Copyright, and Fair Use
- Planning, Programs, and Curriculum
- Professional Development for Leaders
- Working with Faculty and Staff
Academic Leader Newsletter
To access Academic Leader, please activate your free MAGNA subscription with your UNG ID and Password.
Responsibilities of Academic Leaders in Promotion and Tenure
CTLL offers a variety of materials regarding Promotion and Tenure. The primary source for information is the UNG Faculty Handbook, which has our university policies and links to the departmental and college guidelines.
UNG also has access to the following articles via a subscription to the Academic Leader: The Newsletter for Academic Deans and Department Heads. To access, please activate your free MAGNA subscription with your UNG ID and Password.