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Another day, another leadership marathon.
Here are some of my takeaways.
1) This is a comprehensive and solid leadership program. I recommend this to anyone in IT who is interested in IT leadership in higher ed. It is specifically tailored toward higher ed IT leadership, and it picks up on the unique nuances of operating in this environment.
2) Gather the data and be proactive. It is very clear to me that I must be gathering whatever data I can on a regular basis and do some quarterly reporting and visualizations. This will help me in understanding my resource usage, and also bring up new opportunities and questions that will help me in budgeting and efficiency.
3) Build relationships. In any job, but especially in higher ed, this will be your greatest challenge and asset. Put the time in and get to know some great people who you have been wanting to spend some time with. Find ways to work with them and help them with their goals.
4) Tell your story. I've been working on some pretty innovative projects with my student management, developing my data center, digital badge exploration, BYOD for mobile field data collection, etc. I need to do a better job of communicating these stories to people, and sharing with others across the country. What does this mean? More time on the blog. Make it a priority.
5) Suggest to some faculty and deans the idea of a reading group. There are many great texts about the state of technology in education today.
6) Budgeting. Always be ready with your budget numbers and gain a sense of what things cost in case you are quickly asked for a proposal and need to produce. Maintain a prioritized list of projects ready to go.
7) Be ready for accidents. Be prepared for whatever opportunity might come your way.
8) Seek out mentors. Spend time with people you admire, and help them improve in whatever way you can.
9) Read. Read. Read. There are some great texts out there. Continue individual reading and book club.
10) Finish the PhD. This may have to be a priority this year.
Well, that's the list.
One final takeaway that struck me. This article, by Barr and Tagg, really captured the shift that is happening in today's classroom. I tweeted a link to the article here:
Barr and Tagg: From Teaching to Learning - A New Paradigm for Undergraduate Education http://t.co/0EDmqX4FjZ #ltl13
— Alex Chaucer (@geoparadigm) June 26, 2013
I especially like the "Comparing Educational Paradigms" chart at the end.
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