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Leadership

Dear Reluctant Administrator: You’ve Got This 

Colleges and universities differ from most other organizations in that not everyone longs to be in charge. At corporations, government agencies, and even non-profits, staff members all seem intent on clawing their way up the ladder, while the intrigue within a typical homeowner’s association or youth sports league might shock...
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Leadership

Tellin’ Ain’t Leadin’ 

Every now and then, some young person or other—usually a friend’s child—will ask me what I do for a living. I try to make my answer appropriate to the child’s age, often describing a dean’s similarities to and differences from the principal of a school. Frequently, the response I’ll get...
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Leadership

Six Lessons from the Pandemic 

This article first appeared in Academic Leader on December 14, 2020. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. With the coronavirus pandemic affecting every aspect of our lives, now is the time for us to learn from each other. While Allegheny College has the advantage of being small, private, and located in rural Pennsylvania,...