Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education

Rural students have long faced limited options for higher education, leading to lower college enrollment compared to their urban and suburban peers. But change is on the horizon—new initiatives are emerging to support rural students on their path to college. Explore the full story in The Hechinger Report: https://lnkd.in/eRCNrfgW #ruralcolleges #enrollment #leadership #problemsolving #highereddeserts #highered

For many, securing a tenure-track position is a major career milestone, but successfully navigating the tenure process can be challenging. With 75% of faculty positions today being non-tenured, understanding how to improve your chances is more important than ever. In their recent Inside Higher Ed opinion piece, Ruth Monnier and Mark M. Diacopoulos share a strategic timeline they followed to successfully complete the tenure process. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ee9N_rxT #TenureTrack #HigherEd #AcademicCareer #FacultySuccess

Underrepresented minority (URM) faculty face additional hurdles in academia, particularly in promotion and tenure decisions. Research published in the Nature Human Behaviour Journal reveals: 🔹 URM faculty receive 7% more negative votes and are 44% less likely to receive unanimous votes. 🔹 Scholarly productivity, such as h-index, is judged more harshly for URM faculty. 🔹 Women from URM backgrounds face even greater challenges. Addressing these disparities is crucial for equity in higher education. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eFd84PyX #AcademicEquity #HigherEd #TenureDecisions

Running effective meetings is essential for driving productivity and collaboration. This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education offers practical tips on how to structure and lead meetings that keep attendees engaged and on track. Whether refining your leadership skills or streamlining team interactions, these insights can help you make the most of every meeting. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXwSWW8E #leadership #meetings #actiondriven #practicaladvice #leadershipskills #communicationplan #collaboration

New COACHE Blog Post: 7 Useful (and Free!) Resources for Higher Ed Leaders Looking for practical tools to support your work in higher education? This post highlights seven free resources to help leaders stay informed about the changing Higher Ed landscape. Take a look and let us know in the comments if there are any other resources you'd add to the list!: https://lnkd.in/eDxhxSCt #HigherEd #Leadership #HigherEdLeadership #FreeResources #COACHE

What you do before you start a leadership role is critical to your success in the first 90 days and beyond. Here are four traps, according to writer David Lancefield, to avoid when you transition into a new leadership role: https://lnkd.in/e3tJQjX7 #Leadership #success #career #academicleadership #highered

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar by Interfolio from Elsevier, "How to Support Success in Faculty Affairs: Introducing the Faculty Affairs Institutional Readiness (FAIR) Model," where experts will share key success indicators of an effective faculty affairs office based on research from the field and more! 🗓️ Date: October 1, 2024 🕒 Time: 1pm ET/ 10am PT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/efRKvNit #HigherEd #FacultyAffairs #Webinar #AcademicLeadership #Interfolio

In his thought-provoking article in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, Matthew Hora addresses the crucial need for better support systems for faculty with nonapparent disabilities. His insights highlight the challenges these individuals face and the steps academic leaders can take to foster a truly inclusive environment in higher education. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efa4_7zH #HigherEd #Inclusivity #DisabilityAwareness #FacultySupport #ChangeMagazine #FacultySuccess #Faculty #Leadership

The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) is hosting a webinar for academic leaders, institutional researchers, campus climate strategists, and other higher education leaders who seek to deepen their understanding of faculty negotiation and retention.    COACHE Webinar Details:  Date & Time: Wednesday, October 9th, 1 - 2 PM (ET)   Location: Zoom   RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eaQ6P2Cz In this webinar, you will learn about: ▪ Insights on faculty negotiation from COACHE’s multi-institutional surveys and recent scholarship using COACHE data  ▪ A framework for understanding when biases come into play during negotiations  ▪ Practical recommendations to improve faculty negotiation    We look forward to seeing you there! #COACHE #Webinar #FacultyNegotiation #FacultyRetention #HigherEd #Leadership #Data #ABetterWorkplace

Check out this insightful conversation with Associate Provost for Faculty, Dawn Bratsch-Prince and the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) highlighting Dr. Bratsch-Prince experience on building a diverse faculty at Iowa State University, the importance of data in creating buy-in and driving institutional initiatives, creating anti-bullying policies, and more. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6h9zWyu #HigherEd #HGSE #FacultySucccess #IowaStateUniversity #Data #APLU #COACHE