Those in deanships in higher education change on average every four to six years (Henk, Wepner, and Ali 2022). Given the turnover rate, one would think institutions would have a practiced hand on how to treat dean-level candidates. My experience, sadly, has not always been ideal in the 13–15 experiences I have had online, at “airport” interviews, and in person. The positive outcome, though, has been in knowing how to treat candidates. But first the horror stories.
Bravery in the Face of Anticipatory Obedience
Well, the election has come and gone, and its impact most certainly varies depending on where you are. On my campus, the reaction suggests that the outcome was not what
Constance C. Relihan
December 9, 2024
