Being a Dean in today’s modern university is without a doubt one of the most challenging jobs in higher education. With ever changing tensions and pressures from conflicting constituencies, the job can be both overwhelming yet intensely invigorating at the same time. However, by design, it’s also one of the most lonely jobs in the Academy. Where can one turn for confidential advice? In this podcast we interview Business School Deans peer-to-peer to hear their perspective on a wide variety of pressing issues. Please join your panelists Ken Kring, Senior Client Partner in the Philadelphia office for the search firm Korn Ferry and Co- Managing Director of their Global Education Practice, Jim Ellis, former dean of the Marshal School at the University of Southern California and Dave Ikenberry, former dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder for this latest edition of ….. “Deans Counsel.â€
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On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Jason Wingard, Executive Chairman of The Education Board, Inc. and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Harvard. Dr. Wingard is a globally renowned executive, with deep experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, specializing in the future of learning and work. He recently served as the 12th President of Temple University and Professor of Management and Policy, Organizational, and Leadership Studies. Dr. Wingard previously served as Dean of the School of Professional Studies and Professor of Human Capital Management at Columbia University. Prior to Columbia, he was Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer at Goldman Sachs.Dean's Counsel was excited to have this opportunity to pick the brain of someone with such vast experience and success as Jason. Unsurprisingly, this conversation covers many topics, including: •Shifting employer expectations and the Great Skills Gap•Disruption in higher education and the need for universities to revise their curriculum•the essential importance of teaching Soft Skills•trending devaluation of the college degreeLearn more about Jason Wingard.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tim Westerbeck, President of Eduvantis, a leading agency offering strategic advisor to higher education institutions around the world. Tim's work focuses on helping institutions grow amidst significant disruption, by defining strategies and new business models aligned with the future. He has served as a columnist for Businessweek and is a frequent commentator in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other global media. Tim is also a regular presenter at global industry forums, such as the Indian Management Conclave, AACSB International, The European Foundation for Management Development, and others. Considering the current upheaval and confusion at the highest levels of academia, largely due to the abrupt change in the political climate, Tim's appearance on the podcast couldn't be better timed. His conversation with Jim and Dave offers an interesting and high-level perspective of what's happening today. Tim talks about:the sense of "doom and gloom" hanging over the recent AACSB meetingsthe many ways higher education is under attacka stagnation in MBA programsinnovation being the way forward - The Age of Real Innovation is Upon Usthe emerging concept of Micro-credentialsLearn more about Tim WesterbeckComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Bruce Weber, Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business and a professor in the Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems & Statistics at New York's Baruch College. Previously, he was the dean of the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware. He has an AB in applied mathematics from Harvard University and an MS and PhD in decision sciences from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.In this episode, Bruce talks about the early days of his career, which began at Zicklin, and the many things he's experienced and learned over the course of his remarkable time in academia, before returning to lead Zicklin in 2023. This delightful conversation touches on several topics relevant to today's academic leaders, including:•the power of linking community colleges to four-year institutions•philanthropy's importance in funding operations and initiatives •the uniqueness of the urban campus•diversity•faculty governanceLearn more about Bruce WeberComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryProduced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital ArtsDeansCounsel.com
On this special episode of Deans Counsel, we flip the script a bit by putting two of our hosts -- former business school deans Jim Ellis (USC) and Dave Ikenberry (Colorado), along with returning guest Allison Davis-Blake (Minnesota) -- in the guest chair to speak specifically to an important area of deanship: transitions.In this detailed and wide-ranging discussion, these three Deans Emeriti speak with Deans Counsel host Ken Kring -- Co-Managing Director of Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn/Ferry International -- about lessons learned and shared from their own experiences with entering, thriving in and departing their various roles in academia, touching on topics including:• Guiding principles of deanship• The transition from traditional academic to administrator• Understanding the rapidly changing culture of academia today• The need to plan for what comes after one's deanshipLearn more about:Allison Davis-BlakeKen KringJim EllisDave IkenberryComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note!Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Mary Ann Scully, Dean of the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University of Maryland.Mary Ann enjoyed a successful career in banking, including co-founding Howard Bank, for which she served as CEO and Board chairperson until Howard's merger with FNB in 2022, before setting her sights on the academy. At Loyola of Maryland, she is tasked with leveraging the historical strength of both the undergraduate and graduate programs with renewed focus on the needs of employers and the success of a new generation of students. Her executive experiences combined with her deep business connections inject a new perspective. In this episode, Mary Ann describes her fascinating transition from banker to dean, covering a number of topics along the way, such as:• the initial challenges and adjustments she faced at the start of her deanship• building trust amongst all constituents in her strategic vision• faculty engagement and strategic initiatives• resource mobilization and external relationsLearn more about Mary Ann ScullyComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Ajay Menon, President and CEO of CSU STRATA, and former Dean of CSU's Agricultural Sciences and Business Schools.In this captivating discussion, Ajay walks us through his path from Marketing Faculty Member to Dean to his current role as Innovation Leader at STRATA, a non-profit supporting and serving the campuses and affiliates of the Colorado State University System through intellectual property management and technology transfer services; special project oversight; strategic real estate management and project development services; as well as operational management of regional, state, national, and international assets. As you might imagine, Ajay expertly touches on a broad swath of subjects in this interview, including:• challenges and opportunities in academic leadership• strategies for tech transfer and IP management• interdisciplinary collaboration and faculty incentives• tips on dealingLearn more about Ajay MenonComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sherif Kamel, professor of management and dean of the School of Business at The American University in Cairo. Sherif is also the current Board Chair of AACSB International. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a global, nonprofit membership organization of educational institutions, businesses, and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education. It's with regard to that latter position that we've invited Sherif back to the podcast (he appeared on episode 47 to discuss his work at AUC).In this episode, Sherif talks to Jim and Dave about his long relationship with AACSB, which dates back to 2011, and what his duties as Chair entail. This illuminating discussion also covers:• current trends in business education• AACSB's future aspirations • approaches to working with businesses directly• how a B-school can have impact not just on campus but on society• the transformational potential of entrepreneurshipLearn more about Sherif KamelComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel (originally published on 29 March 2024), moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sanjay Gupta, currently a Professor of Accounting and Information Systems. Most recently, he served as the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean, the 11th Dean of the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University from 2015 to 2022.During his tenure as dean, Professor Gupta led the Broad College to redefine itself through two comprehensive strategic plans, aligning with the university's core values and guiding the college's work to become a top-of-mind business school.In this discussion, Professor Gupta shares with Jim and Dave several of the successful strategies he undertook at Broad, and illustrates how they can be expanded upon and adapted by other business schools. Key topics include:• Strategically leveraging advisory boards • Effectively structuring advisory board meetings • Integrating board, philanthropy and alumni events• Shaping advisory board membership• The Why and How of forming an International advisory Board Learn more about Sanjay Gupta.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel (originally published on 6 January 2023), moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Francois Ortalo-Magne, the ninth Dean of the London Business School, a position he has held since 2017.They discuss the unique challenges and financial responsibility of being Dean and CEO of a stand-along business school; working with a fiduciary Board; discovering connections between new constituencies and leveraging alumni expertise; and Francois' approach to philanthropy in Europe.Learn more about Francois Ortalo-Magne: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/f/francois-ortalo-magneComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital ArtsDEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Anuj Mehrotra, Dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair, and Professor of Operations Management, at Georgia Tech University. Prior to his time at the Scheller College of Business, Mehrotra served as the dean of the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) since 2018. Before GWSB, Anuj was senior vice dean and vice dean of Faculty Development and Research at the University of Miami School of Business Administration. He was also the school's interim dean, vice dean of Graduate Business Programs and Executive Education, vice dean for Faculty Affairs, and chairperson of the Department of Management Science. Anuj is in his third deanship and, as such, he's perfectly positioned to offer a birds eye view of the evolution and demands of the position. During this jam-packed conversation, he speaks with Ken and Dave about:• The state of business education today• How a modern B-school must serve as a hub for connectivity• The importance of business schools being proactive in collaborating across campus to solve big problems• Generative AI and the future of business education• The many ways Anuj has had to adapt his leadership style over the yearsLearn more about Anuj Mehrotra.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Bob Bruner, University Emeritus Professor, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Business Administration and Dean Emeritus of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Bob is a giant in the field of deaning, and we're honored to have him on the show. As the former longtime Dean of one of the top business schools in the country, Bob has the experience to speak with authority about the temperament that the position demands. A dean must be tough when needed, but also possess strong emotional intelligence -- qualities that are difficult to evaluate in the search process. In this conversation, Bob brings to bear the depth of his knowledge on this tricky intangible, as he addresses:• The essential importance of clarity of purpose• The many ways to evaluate temperament• Mentorship and professional development• The art of balancing anger and leadershipLearn more about Bob Bruner.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Gareth James, who became the John H. Harland Dean of Emory University's Goizueta Business School in July 2022. Renowned for his visionary leadership, statistical mastery, and commitment to the future of business education, James brings vast and versatile experience to the role. His collaborative nature and data-driven scholarship offer fresh energy and focus aimed at furthering Goizueta's mission: to prepare principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. James joins the Goizueta family from the USC Marshall School of Business where he served in a multitude of pivotal roles. While interim dean (2019-2020), he led the school's COVID-19 response. He served as vice dean of faculty, as well as deputy dean (2020-2022), a position created to retain him at school-level leadership.All of that academic leadership experience combined with his work as a noted researcher, James is well-versed on such subjects as:• The changes afoot in business school education• Integrating MS into an MBA program• Using a portfolio approach to revenue management• A data-inspired approach to changeLearn more about Gareth James.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with John Clarke, the inaugural dean of the School of Business and Leadership and a professor of business at DePauw University. While DePauw is one of the older universities in the US, its School of Business was just founded in 2023. John previously served as associate dean for academic operations at Tulane's Freeman School, where he was integral in developing educational programs and corporate partnerships. Prior to Tulane, Clarke was the assistant dean for strategic initiatives at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Halfway through is second year on the job, John was eager and ready to share with us his excitement, as well as some of the successes and challenges he's faced while getting this young entity off the ground and moving into the future. He talks to Ken and Dave about•how he's been energized by this unique and uncommon opportunity•his aim to have positive impact on the student body beyond the business school•why it's interesting to advance business in a liberal arts institution•motivating faculty to engage in a startup effort•what's wrong with "listening tours"•the critical importance of meeting people where they are and leading from thereLearn more about John Clarke.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sevin Yeltekin, Dean of the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester as well as a Professor of Business and Economics. Serving as dean at Simon since July 2020, Sevin has a wealth of experience as an economics scholar, professor, higher education executive, business education leader, social impact investment executive board member, and blockchain enthusiast. With an impressively long list of accomplishments and experience gained over her career, Sevin offers a unique perspective on a range of subjects including:•key tips for innovating pedagogy •managing conflict between pedagogy innovation & research•developing a passion for philanthropy •effective methods for showcasing research•managing staff versus faculty •her initial impressions as a new dean Learn more about Sevin YeltekinComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sherif Kamel, professor of management and dean of the School of Business at The American University in Cairo. He's also the current Board Chair of AACSB International. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a global, nonprofit membership organization of educational institutions, businesses, and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education. Since beginning his tenure at AUC in 2001, Sherif has twice held the Dean position at the School of Business. With over two decades of service, Sherif has witnessed and overseen numerous changes in the academic environment, and expertly expounds on much of it in this interview, touching on topics including:•tools for scaling societal impact•how diversity impacts learning•advice on authentic communication•leveraging Executive Education for broader impact•building a career at one institution•the joys of DeaningLearn more about Sherif KamelComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing (since July 2023) at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He's an expert in business-to-business marketing and sales, and believes in the power of collaboration between academics and business leaders to explore novel research ideas and solve real-world problems.Prior to coming to Owen, Dean Steenburgh served as the Richard S. Reynolds Professor and Senior Associate Dean of the Full-Time Program at the Darden School of Business. Before joining Darden, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School where he developed electives and led executive education courses in business-to-business marketing and sales. Tom Steenburgh is a co-founder of the Thought Leadership on the Sales Profession conference, a unique event that brings together leading academics and senior business leaders to discuss cutting-edge ideas and practices in sales.Tom bring his deep experience in business-to-business marketing and strategizing to our conversation, where the focus is on such topics as:•choosing a strategic direction and mobilizing that strategy•why Owen is expanding its reach by opening a campus in West Palm Beach, FL•finding ways to cultivate the great ideas often hidden in the "trenches"•leading faculty and staff through strategic visioningLearn more about Thomas SteenburghComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Caroline Nahas, a Senior Advisor to Korn Ferry. She has served as Vice Chairman and Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Headquarters office and North America Leader of the Consumer Practice during her career with Korn Ferry. Caroline's primary focus is consulting and advising boards on governance, succession, effectiveness and recruiting, and has been involved in a number of CEO and Board building engagements. Her clients range from private to mid-cap to the Fortune 100 in a wide range of industries.Caroline currently serves on the board of directors of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN). She served as lead director during a CEO transition, is Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and sits on the Compensation Committee.Active in many civic groups, Caroline is the incoming Chair of the UCLA Anderson School Board of Visitors and served as the Corporate Board Chair for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.Considering her vast and unique experience, Caroline is perfectly positioned to discuss such topics as:-- The ins and outs and do's and don'ts of structuring a non-fiduciary board-- The importance of authenticity in the Board Chair/Dean relationship-- Instituting unity in a board composed of smart, strong-willed members-- Leveraging the board's potentialLearn more about Caroline NahasComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with someone who doesn't represent any particular school, but whose experience will benefit deans at all schools. Glenn Bunting is the Founder and President of G.F.BUNTING+CO, a San Francisco-based strategic communication firm. Glenn works closely with CEOs, boards of directors, Fortune 500 companies, technology and healthcare firms, startups, universities, attorneys, athletes, celebrities and individual clients on issues ranging from reputation management and media relations to litigation support and crisis consulting. Following a career spanning three decades as an award-winning investigative editor and reporter, Glenn has developed particular expertise in the areas of strategic thinking, creative problem solving and storytelling. He directly works with clients on sensitive issues including extortion, crisis planning, sexual harassment and discrimination, social media attacks, litigation communication and opposition research. In this illuminating discussion with Ken and Dave, Glenn:• addresses higher ed's inherent struggle with crisis management• points out the boundaries of transparency and the dangers of social media• shares some do's and don't's of crisis management for deansLearn more about Glenn BuntingComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel T.A. Croson, the chief academic officer of the University of Minnesota multi-campus system and provost for the Twin Cities campus, with overarching responsibility for fostering the academic excellence of the educational and research missions of the University and providing leadership for undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.Rachel's path to Minnesota provided her with a raft of unique and broad experiences, including serving as Dean of Business at Texas-Arlington and Social Sciences at Michigan State, Division Director at the National Science Foundation, and Director at Texas-Dallas' Center on Negotiations.As Executive Vice President at Minnesota, Rachel has systemwide oversight responsibility for promotion and tenure, for policies and practices spanning all operational areas that affect the academic life of the university and faculty development, and for the development, revision, and approval of academic programs. As Twin Cities Provost, Rachel leads the Deans of the colleges, schools, and academic units of the Twin Cities campus and is responsible for advancing the academic mission of the flagship campus. In both these roles, she has responsibility for implementing many elements of the Systemwide Strategic Plan MPACT 2025.In her wide-ranging conversation with Ken and Dave, Rachel waxes expertly on what it means to be a successful provost, touching on topics such as:• the role of metrics in leading• the importance of broad experiences in advancing to campus leadership • best practices for hiring deans and effectively reviewing their performance• do's and don't's for deans• her biggest surprise upon becoming a provostand more.Learn more about Rachel CrosonComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with C.K. "Tina" Gunsalus, Director of the National Center for Principled Leadership & Research Ethics (NCPRE), Professor Emerita of Business, and Research Professor at the Coordinated Science Laboratory in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A licensed attorney, Tina has been on the faculty of the colleges of Business, Law, and Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and served as Special Counsel in the Office of University Counsel. In the College of Business, she taught Leadership and Ethics in the MBA program and was the director of the required Professional Responsibility course for all undergraduates in the college. She was a member of the faculty of the Medical Humanities/Social Sciences program in the College of Medicine, where she taught communication, conflict resolution skills, and ethics.As a lifelong educator who has just about seen it all at the highest levels of academia, Tina comes from a position of well-regarded expertise as she shares with Ken and Dave her thoughts and experience on conflict resolution and having difficult conversations:• the importance of knowing your "why"• helping to manage conflict by managing yourself• Tina's College Administrator's Survival Guide• dealing with dysfunctional (challenged) units• her work with the NCPREand more.Learn more about C.K. GunsalusComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note!Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Mark Brostoff, most recently Assistant Dean and Director, Graduate Career Services, at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, a position he occupied for eight years, until January 2024.With over 16 years of senior-level higher education leadership experience, Mark is a career development expert who empowers professionals to achieve success in the ever-changing landscape of academia and work. As such, he's perfectly positioned to offer this perspectives on today's recruiting environment.In this episode, Mark shares with Jim and Dave his views and expertise on a wide range of topics, including: • how MBA hiring is tied to interest rates and the overall economy• current employment trends• today's field of job opportunities for MBA's• where MBA placement directors should be focusing their attention• the challenge to incorporate AI into the curriculumand much, much more.Learn more about Mark BrostoffComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note!Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Antonio "Tony" Bernardo, Dean and John E. Anderson Chair in Management at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, a position he's held since July 2019.Tony began his academic career at UCLA Anderson and has been a member of the finance faculty since 1994. He has a long history as an active and engaged member of Anderson's faculty and its administration, having served as department chair and senior associate dean for academic affairs from 2006 to 2009, and finance area chair from 2013 to 2015 and again in 2019. He previously held the Joel Fried Chair in Applied Finance and Robert D. Beyer Term Chair in Management.His impressive CV perfectly positions Tony to speak with us about the skills and temperament that being a dean requires, and his conversation with Jim and Dave is a must-listen for anyone curious about or aspiring to a deanship, as well as current deans seeking additional perspectives on the position.During this engaging episode, Tony shares with Jim and Dave useful advice and "hacks" for current and future deans, including:• Philanthropy as a pleasant surprise • Building an effective reporting structure• Tricks for multi-tasking • Technology and future pedagogy • Curricular ideas for the MBALearn more about Tony BernardoComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Amy Dittmar, Howard R. Hughes Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and a Professor of Finance at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business since 2022. Amy is also a Professor of Economics at Rice's School of Social Sciences. Amy comes to Rice from the University of Michigan, where she held a series of top-level administrative roles, including acting provost, senior vice provost, executive vice president for academic affairs, and chief academic and budgetary officer. In this wide-ranging discussion, Amy talks about key issues for provosts today, holding the mission for the broader institution, and what keeps a provost up at night. Also covered:• Dean, remember you are part of the broader institution • Combating the criticisms of higher ed with student success. • Using the Provost as the “bad guy” when dealing with tough decisions • Bringing solutions when sharing your problems with the provost• Learning to compartmentalize so that key stressors don't overload you • Knowing your own personal de-stressing mechanisms • Being sensitive to the volatility of your costs and revenues Learn more about Amy DittmarComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Victor C. Mullins, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at New York University's Stern School of Business. Prior to his tenure at NYU, Victor served as the Associate Dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he led efforts to spearhead diversity and inclusion initiatives. At NYU, Victor provides strategic leadership in shaping the institution's values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity (IDBE).In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Mullins reveals his deep passion for creating positive change in higher education and his commitment for fostering inclusive environments in which all students can thrive. Key topics include:• Creating a truly inclusive environment• Recruiting a diverse student body• The importance of inclusion• Avoiding hidden messages of exclusion when advancing the notion of inclusion. • Understanding diverse needs and learning styles• The importance of “listening” in order to build trust in DEI • Advancing an inclusive environment in a post-affirmative action worldLearn more about Victor MullinsComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Judy D. Olian, PhD, who became the 9th president of Quinnipiac University in 2018. Before joining Quinnipiac, she served as dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and John E. Anderson Chair in Management for 12.5 years. Prior to that, she was dean and professor of management at the Smeal College of Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University, and professor and senior associate dean at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Olian is revered in the international academic community for her strategic and innovative leadership. In this episode, she talks about:• How she knew if a presidency was the right fit for her• Managing complex institutions• Change management• Why it's important to say "yes" to broadening campus-wide opportunities • Career advice for current and future deans Learn more about Judy OlianComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Henrik Cronqvist, PhD, Dean and Professor of Finance at Chapman University's George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. Prior to joining Chapman in 2022, Dr. Cronqvist was Vice Dean, Bank of America Scholar, and Professor of Finance at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where he previously served as Chair of the Department of Finance and Director of Ph.D. Programs.A native of Sweden, Dr. Cronqvist is an award-winning researcher with a distinguished publication record on investors' behavior examined from various cultural and social determinants. In this discussion, Dr. Cronqvist and our co-hosts delve into his "Crown Jewel" strategy for leadership and management. Topics discussed include:• Strategic Planning • Accepting risk in new initiatives • Cross-campus partnerships • One-year MS programs • Strategic Planning • Intentionally managing your Provost Learn more about Henrik CronqvistComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Sulin Ba, dean of DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business since July 2022. Prior to joining DePaul, she was the Treibick Family Endowed Chair at the University of Connecticut School of Business, where she served as the school's first Associate Dean of Academic and Research SupportBorn and raised in China, Ba came to the United States to pursue graduate education. This experience makes her a perfect fit for DePaul, a school whose enrollment is 40% first generation students and 45% students of color.In this discussion, Dean Ba shares with Jim and Ken how her focus on the underserved has resonated successfully within the DePaul community, and the greater Chicago community at large. Topics discussed include:• Working with a diverse student population • Supporting first generation students • Building Community within and beyond the business school • Rethinking career support for students and grads• Building an effective and impactful leadership team • Collaboration with campus leadership Learn more about Sulin Ba.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sanjay Gupta, currently a Professor of Accounting and Information Systems. Most recently, he served as the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean, the 11th Dean of the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University from 2015 to 2022.During his tenure as dean, Professor Gupta led the Broad College to redefine itself through two comprehensive strategic plans, aligning with the university's core values and guiding the college's work to become a top-of-mind business school.In this discussion, Professor Gupta shares with Jim and Dave several of the successful strategies he undertook at Broad, and illustrates how they can be expanded upon and adapted by other business schools. Key topics include:• Strategically leveraging advisory boards • Effectively structuring advisory board meetings • Integrating board, philanthropy and alumni events• Shaping advisory board membership• The Why and How of forming an International advisory Board Learn more about Sanjay GuptaComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Raj Echambadi, the 10th President (since August 2021) of the Illinois Institute of Technology.From 2017 to 2021, Echambadi served as the Dunton Family Dean of D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Under his leadership, D'Amore-McKim has become widely recognized for moving beyond traditional business silos and for embracing cross-disciplinary perspectives in both research and teaching. Prior to joining Northeastern, Echambadi served for eight years in various roles, including as the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Professor and the senior associate dean of strategic innovation, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Echambadi was a driving force behind the scaled online M.B.A. (iMBA) program at the University of Illinois, which has been lauded as one of the best breakthrough, disruptive educational innovations in the past decade.Echambadi's wealth of experience animates a fast-moving and fascinating discussion about these topics and more:• Online Education • Creating a learning Eco-System• Understanding the power of people and shaping the jobs to fit them • Democratizing education • Defending the value of higher education • How The Deanship prepared him for the Presidency Learn more about Raj EchambadiComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Georgette Phillips, the Kevin L. and Lisa A. Clayton Dean of the College of Business at Lehigh University since June 2014. Her tenure comes to an end in June 2024.Her research and teaching is focused on the intersection of law, economics and public policy within the context of the built environment. In this episode, she takes Ken and Dave through her considerable experience with change management -- one of the most difficult challenges a dean can face. Within this context, Georgette touches on a number of ideas and experiences, among them:• Restoring power to the Dean's office • Shifting to a research culture • Strategic Philanthropy • The Second Term • Key advice Learn more about Georgette Phillips.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tim Carroll, the Sara Hart Kimball Dean of Oregon State University's College of Business since July 2021. As a dean and a professor of management at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, he led the development of a new college strategic plan, increased student retention and enrollment, launched programs to meet the needs of students and employers, created events to enhance communication between the college and students, and expanded fundraising. Tim brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to this discussion on a number of topics including:• Driving effective, broad impact from rural location • Flexing to the needs of post-undergraduate learners • Pursuing a workforce development agenda • Effective alumni engagement • Tips for pruning under-performing programs Learn more about Tim CarrollComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Lillian Mills, an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting, who serves as dean of The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, a leading business school in one of the country's largest public research institutions.With a much deserved reputation as a top-ranked scholar; an inspiring and committed strategic leader; and an award-winning educator and champion for instructional innovation in multiple, diverse settings, Lil speaks with authority on such topics as:• Dealing with Covid • Leading with humanity • Messaging in complex settings • Actionable tips for motivating staff and faculty • Leading large, complex organizations Learn more about Lil MillsComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with John Byrne, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Poets & Quants, a website with an esteemed reputation for well-reported and highly creative stories on the things that matter most to the graduate business education market, from candid critiques of MBA rankings and in-depth coverage of MBA outcomes to innovative changes in MBA programs and the impact technology is having on higher education. As creator of the first-ever ranking for business schools and now leader of C-Change Media, a San Francisco Bay-based media company with five websites including P&Q, John is perfectly positioned to: •discuss trends in MBA and other business graduate programs•offer tips for lower-ranked programs •suggest how and where to leverage on-line education •address the benefits and flaws of rankings •coverse about ntegrating business with healthcare and sustainability •describe the benefits of flexibility via modalityLearn more about John ByrneComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 28: Jenny Darroch (Miami of Ohio) on Confronting Realities: Helpful Observations for New Deans On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with Jenny Darroch, Dean and Mitchell P. Rales Chair in Business Leadership & Professor at Miami University Farmer School of Business.Prior to her appointment at Farmer, Darroch held several other leadership roles including Dean of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, the only business school within the prestigious Claremont Colleges in Southern California, and Director of Entrepreneurship at the University of Otago in New Zealand. An experienced consultant and corporate director, Jenny shares her experience and expertise in a number of areas, including:• Interdisciplinary degrees • Being sensitive to market forces• Relating to students • Tips on starting your deanship• Closing under-performing programs Learn more about Jenny DarrochComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 27: Peter Tufano (Harvard/Oxford) on Leveraging “Large-Scale” Problems to Bring Brand-Definition to Your MBA Programs On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Jim Ellis speak with Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor and former Senior Associate Dean at Harvard Business School, and Emeritus Professor and Dean at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.Peter shares the experience he's gained as leader at two of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. At both, he gained a stellar reputation for empowering students to tackle complex problems as part of his efforts to address big systemic issues in business schools. In addition to these topics, Peter provides insight into:• A tool to build distinctive graduate program brand-identity • Understanding key student psychographic segments • Leveraging intellectual assets across the university • Building universally appreciated skill sets in MBA graduates Learn more about Peter Tufano.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 26: Matt Myers (Southern Methodist) On Implications of Financial Pressure on the Business SchoolOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Matt Myers from Southern Methodist University, where he serves as the Dean of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, the Tolleson Chair in Business Leadership, and the David B. Miller Endowed Professor. Now in his second term as Dean at Cox, Matt has navigated a plethora of financial forces that may ring familiar to any Dean at any large university: the pressure for the business school to finance shortfalls in other campus areas and drive campus-wide campaigns, and providing real value to students (and their parents) as tuitions rise.In addition to these topics, Matt walks us through the process of constructing Cox's nearly complete new building, and touches on subjects including:•Being mindful of educational value •Looking beyond "B" schools as simply cash cows•Implications of the rising importance of undergraduate education and its quality •Working across campusLearn more about Matt MyersComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 25: Matt Slaughter (Dartmouth) On Responding to Secular Decline in the Traditional MBA - an Economist's ViewOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Jim Ellis speak with Matt Slaughter, the Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where in addition he is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business.Now at the start of this third term at Tuck, Matt has had quite an impact on the school's success in today's rapidly-evolving higher education environment.This discussion provides an excellent overview of Matt Slaughter's vision and how he went about implementing it, and covers a number of topics including:•Leading faculty to adopt a common strategic vision •Differentiating your product through the learning experience•Making the strategic vision authentically embraced by faculty, staff and students •Leveraging your remote location Learn more about Matt SlaughterComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 24: Holly Raider (Quinnipiac) On Using a Community Approach to Defining LeadershipOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Holly Raider, dean of the Quinnipiac University School of Business.Since taking the helm at Quinnipiac in July 2021, Dean Raider's inspiring leadership has guided the school out of the pandemic and into a new era of expansion and innovation -- including overseeing the construction of a new building.Today's discussion will give you a deeper understanding Dean Raider's experience and vision, and covers a number of topics including:•Leading faculty to adopt your strategic vision •Education beyond just business acumen •Lessons learned in the first two years •Keeping your long-term strategy while in the midst of the day-to-day •Advice on building new buildings •Succeeding when your President is a former business dean •Enabling others to succeed Learn more about Holly Raider: https://www.qu.edu/faculty-and-staff/holly-raider/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 23: John Quelch (Miami) with Observations from a “Three-Continent” Dean of DeansOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with John Quelch, currently serving as Leonard M. Miller University Professor of marketing at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School with a secondary appointment in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine. From July 2017 - December 2022, John held the position of Dean, Vice Provost and Professor at the Herbert Business School. John has also held the positions of Dean and Professor at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) from 2011-2013, and Harvard Business School (2001-2010).This unvarnished discussion touches upon a plethora of subjects relevant to today's dean, including:• Adding multi-cultural diversity through a global student body• Common themes in motivating faculty• Advice to reduce taxes on b. school revenues • Combatting Chat GPT • Unvarnished advice from a remarkably experienced Dean • Perspectives on global student demandLearn more about John QuelchComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 22: Tom Gilligan (Hoover Institution) with Perspectives on Deaning and Leading ChangeOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Tom Gilligan, emeritus senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. Prior to joining the Hoover Institution, Gilligan was dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the United States.In this wide-ranging conversation, Tom addresses a number of topics of utmost concern to today's dean, including:• The role of interim dean • Leveraging your advisory board • Leading in public v. private institutions • Interacting with gov't officials • Humility in leadership Learn more about Tom Gilligan: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/thomas-w-gilliganComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 21: Andrew Karolyi (Cornell) on Merging Academic Units/CollegesOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Andrew Karolyi, the Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and a professor of finance and holder of the Harold Bierman Jr. Distinguished Professorship in the College's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He is also a professor of economics in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences. While his academic CV in business and finance is exemplary, one of Andrew's best skills is being a good listener. Here, he talks to Dave and Ken about how active listening played a key role in the complex process involved with merging three separate business-related colleges at Cornell into the Johnson College. They breakdown the aspects of that enormous endeavor, touching on such topics as:• Active Listening to effect change management • The need to carefully articulate the “true” benefits of major change • Trust building on your leadership team• Adding DEI and social impact components into annual performance reviewsAnd that's just a brief overview of what's packed into this excellent expisode. Learn more about Andrew Karolyi: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/faculty-research/faculty/gak56/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSEL-On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Joe White, President Emeritus of the University of Illinois system and Dean Emeritus of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Given his decades-long history as a leader in both academia and the corporate world, Joe is especially qualified to speak about just about anything relating to the "privilege of leadership," and covers much of it this conversation. Notable topics include: • the challenges and rewards of leading a human community• the difference between management and leadership• the importance of being close to students• the most important word in fundraising And that's just a small sample of what's packed into this excellent expisode. Learn more about Joe White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-white-78a38123/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.comProduced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 19: Alison Davis-Blake (Bentley) on Thriving in a Challenging & Lonely RoleOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Alison Davis-Blake, Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of Minnesota's Carson School of Management. Previous roles include President of Bentley University, Dean and Leon Festinger Collegiate Professor of Management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and Dean at Carlson.A recognized and respected leader in higher education, Alison is the first woman to hold the position of Dean at Carlson, and during her time leading the school she lead the expansion of global learning opportunities, making the Carlson School the first business school to require that all undergraduates have an international experience before they graduate. In her conversation with Jim and Ken, Alison talks about what she's learned and accomplished in her variety of leadership experiences, including:• The loneliness of being Dean • The increasing challenges a Dean faces• Transitioning into Philanthropy• The importance of listening • Overcommunicating your message • Developing your leadership team • Transparency in leadership Learn more about Alison Davis-Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondavisblake/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 18: Dan LeClair (GBSN) on How the Rules for "Deaning" Have ChangedOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Dan LeClair, Ph.D, CEO of the Global Business School Network (GBSN). Prior to GBSN, Dan was an Executive Vice President at AACSB International, an association and accrediting organization that serves some 1,600 business schools in more than 100 countries. His experience at AACSB includes two and half years as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, seven years as Chief Operating Officer, and five years as Chief Knowledge Officer.The author of over 80 research reports, articles, and blogs, Dan is widely recognized as a thought leader in management education. In his conversation with Jim and Dave, Dan talks about the evolution of the business school Dean's role, and what's required in that position today, including:• Going beyond internal measures of success.• Striving for true, societal impact.• The increasing freedom deans have to define success.• How Deans should focus more broadly on cross campus and external relations, even globally. • Why the future is less about the individual B school and more about cross campus collaborations. Learn more about Dan LeClairComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 17: Saby Mitra (Florida) on Applications for Online EducationOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Saby Mitra, Dean of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. Prior to that, he served as senior associate dean of faculty and research and Thomas R. Williams – Wells Fargo professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology Scheller College of Business.Saby's expertise lies in the areas of information systems management and innovation, and is at the forefront of AI utilization efforts at Warrington.In his conversation with Jim and Ken, Saby talks about what he learned over 27 years at Georgia Tech, and how that's helping him in his role at Florida. Topics include:• Embracing AI and Data Analytics • Leveraging AI & Analytics education throughout the curriculum • Using on-line to address new markets but also enhance residential programs • Leveraging different on-line models to address different markets • The growing need to provide students on-line support outside the classroom Learn more about Saby Mitra: https://warrington.ufl.edu/about/dean/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 16: Alex Triantis (Johns Hopkins) on Leading a Business School StartupOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Alex Triantis, Dean of the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. He's an expert in the areas of corporate financial strategy and valuation In his conversation with Jim and Ken, Alex talks about the challenges he's faced as just the third dean of the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, among them:•Leading a very young business school at a well-established institution •Planning for and managing dual degree programs •Anticipating unintended consequences from an interdisciplinary structure •Gaining buy-in from all constituents on launching new programs •Reflections on rankings while having an interdisciplinary focus Learn more about Alex Triantis.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 15: Rich Lyons (UC-Berkeley) on Shaping Culture On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Richard (Rich) Lyons, Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, UC Berkeley, and Professor & Former Dean, William & Janet Cronk Chair in Innovative Leadership. He specializes in Economic Analysis and Policy.In his conversation with Dave and Ken, Rich shares his unique expertise and insights on shaping the culture at UC-Berkeley, and touches upon:•defining what's unique about a school's culture•dealing authentically with skeptical faculty•using faculty governance to drive change, and•how to measure progress on shaping a school's culture Learn more about Rich Lyons.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 14: David Blackwell (Kentucky) on Transitioning from Dean to Provost On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with David Blackwell, Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Programs and Professor of Finance, Gatton College of Business and Economics at University of Kentucky. He previously served as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Kentucky from 2018-2021, overseeing a budget of over $1 billion; enrollment of 31,000 students; 3,000 faculty members and 5,000 staff members. In his conversation with Dave and Ken, David shares his perspective on transitioning from Dean to Provost (and, now, back again). We'll also gain his insights on a number of topics and ideas including: •the natural advantages of a business school dean transitioning to provost •contrasting the "inside vs outside" nature of the provost/dean role •the impact of athletics on academics •answering the question of whether deans need to be a provost before becoming a president •helpful advice to new deans Learn more about David Blackwell: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/faculty/blackwell-davidComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 13: Erika James (Pennsylania) on Leadership Through Team BuildingOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Erika James, dean since 2020 and Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Trained as an organizational psychologist, Dean James is a leading expert on crisis leadership, workplace diversity and management strategy.In this conversation, Jim and Ken learn from Erika about what it takes to build effective, trusting teams. Major factors in that equation include:•Building trust in the dean •Hiring effective team members •Dealing with the fallout of termination decisions •The need to monitor the pace of team progress •Approaches to nudging faculty into key leadership roles •The shifting landscape on DEI, social justice and ESG Learn more about Erika James.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 12: Jeff Brown (Illinois) on Driving Radical Curricular ChangeOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Jeff Brown, dean since 2015 and Dean and Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business at the Gies College of Business at University of Illinois - Urbana-Chammpaign. A professor in the department of Finance, Dean Brown holds a PhD in economics from MIT, a master's of public policy from Harvard, and a bachelor's in economics and political science from Miami (OH) University. In this conversation, Jeff relates to Dave and Ken how becoming dean allowed him to make a long-held entrepreneurial dream real. In so doing, he learned a lot about:•Exploiting a niche for those perceiving a decline in the MBA value proposition •Anticipating in advance issues from scale •Effective leadership approaches with faculty in large transformations •Working with campus politics•Business school rankings and the iMBA Learn more about Jeff Brown.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 11: Mitzi Montoya (Utah) on The Complex Issue of Salary EquityOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Mitzi Montoya, provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Utah -- a position to which she was appointed in January 2023. At the time of this interview, Mitzi was dean of the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico.In this conversation, Mitzi relates in great detail how she established salary equity at Anderson, touching on key points such as:•The importance of data, structure and transparency in resetting salary equity •Her clever use of a living “white paper” to engage the entire college and address grievances/concerns •Gaining consensus for this change both inside the college and with the provost•Identifying the financing model for recurring support •Selling the benefits of an equitable pay structure •Defining objective standards for research •Setting baseline expectations in all areas of research, teaching and service to be eligible for merit pay. Learn more about Mitzi Montoya.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts
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