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.

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Professional Development for Academic Leaders

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

Academic Affairs offers on an introductory online workshop for those new to leadership at UNG. The basis for the course is the University System of Georgia’s annual workshop for new leaders and has been augmented with UNG specific information. Both the USG and UNG information will help you in day-to-day operations of your unit. This online workshop was written by Michael Rogers, retired Assistant Vice Chancellor of the USG and current UNG Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mary Carney, former Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Many offices at the USG and UNG contributed. Former Provost Tom Ormond and Provost Chaudron Gille have reviewed and approved the workshop. DETI has given it the seal of Quality Matters and been instrumental in its creation.

The main topic areas are as follows:
1. General Course Overview
2. Transitioning from a Faculty Role to an Administrator
3. What You Need to Know about the University System of Georgia
4. Information for University of North Georgia Academic Leaders
5. Case Studies
To request access to the eLearning site, please contact CTLL.

2019-2020

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)

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2018-2019

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

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2017-2018

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

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Staff Leadership Development Program

Intended to bring together new and established leaders from across UNG, the Staff Leadership Development Program offers a year-long introduction to the theories, skills, and knowledge of leadership. Specifically designed for UNG leaders from across the university, the program runs from September to April; cohorts are chosen in spring semester. For more information, see the Staff Leadership Development site.

USG New Deans and Department Heads Retreat

Each year the University System of Georgia invites institutions to send a cohort of leaders to this one-day workshop. Each fall, the UNG Provost identifies new leaders, and invitations are sent. The event is usually held in January or February.

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 Chairs and Department Heads only	Zoom
Monday, October 19, 2020 Noon to 1:00 p.m.	April Nelms	Mentoring New Faculty and Alternate Forms of Documenting Teaching Excellence Chairs and Department Heads only	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 Chairs and Department Heads only	Zoom
Monday, February 15, 2021 Noon to 1:00 p.m.	Steve Lloyd	Ethics in Leadership Chairs and Department Heads only	Zoom
Monday, March 8, 2021 Noon to 1:00 p.m.	Lori Wilson	Faculty Conflict Resolution and Student Complaints Chairs and Department Heads only	Zoom
Monday, April 19, 2021 Noon to 1:00 p.m.	Brian Mann	Preparing Faculty for Promotion and Tenure and Guiding the Career Arc Chairs and Department Heads only	Zoom

Additional Resources for Academic Leaders

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

As a member of our campus community, you can access this online content from Magna Publications at no cost to you. Since 1972, Magna has been a leading provider of higher education professional development resources. Academic Leader provides the information deans, chairs, and other academic decision-makers use for effective leadership within their colleges or departments and fulfill their institution's primary missions of teaching and scholarship.

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.

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