A 10-point survival guide to being, and staying, an academic leader — from Faculty Focus
“While entering the administrative ranks of academia might seem a formidable task, staying there presents a whole other series of challenges. The average length of stay for a dean, vice chancellor, or chancellor can often be fewer than five years and in some programs, the duration of leadership has been known to be considerably shorter. Of course, many administrators move on or up to more appealing administrative jobs, but if you are considering the long haul — and quite frankly some believe it is hard to make substantial, meaningful change in fewer than five years — the following are a few thoughts on building a long-term administrative career relying, for the most part, on basic principles of communication and common sense.”