Association of Chief Academic Officers

Thank you to Gregor Thuswaldner for contributing to this week's blog! To read his submission, "The Humanities Equal Jobs: A Conversation with Alain-Philippe Durand", visit https://lnkd.in/eR_-mT9F. #higheredleadership #provost #chiefacademicofficer

GOT DISAGREEMENT? "Agreement is made more precious by disagreement." Publilius Syrus

Thank you to Gregor Thuswaldner for contributing to this week's blog! To read his submission, "The Humanities Equal Jobs: A Conversation with Alain-Philippe Durand", visit https://lnkd.in/eR_-mT9F. #higheredleadership #provost #chiefacademicofficer

Next week on EdUp Provost: Dr. John Inazu, Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion and Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis on "The Art of Disagreement and Navigating Political Pressures" and Dr. Adam Pryor, Senior Advisor for A.I. Strategy and Engagement at the Council of Independent Colleges on "Transforming Learning with AI and Campus Collaboration." Don't miss these thought-provoking conversations! EdUp Provost is the podcast of the Association of Chief Academic Officers in collaboration with The EdUp Experience.

?? New EdUp Provost Episode! ??? Are college majors outdated? Should students hack their college experience instead of following traditional paths? In this fascinating conversation, EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson (The Chronicle of Higher Education), co-authors of "Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Mater -and What Really Does" (Hopkins Press), to rethink higher education as we know it. ?? Key insights: ? The major is a limiting framework—students should design personalized fields of study. ? Higher ed institutions need a cultural shift in curriculum design and academic advising. ? Transfer processes are often a nightmare—how can we streamline them? ? Mentorship, experiential learning, and campus resources are underutilized game changers. ? Provosts and university leaders play a critical role in driving institutional change. ?? “Students aren’t undecided, they’re undeclared.” ?? This episode is packed with provocative ideas on how students—and institutions—can break free from rigid structures to create more meaningful and flexible educational experiences. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e2TxHQdv #EdUpProvost #HackingCollege #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #AcademicAdvising #InterdisciplinaryLearning #FutureOfEducation #EdUp

GOT HANDBOOK? I'll be interested in getting a copy and reading what Gregor Thuswaldner and others have to say about the role of chief academic officer in #highereducation

Thank you Association of Chief Academic Officers and especially Gregor Thuswaldner, gracious host and thoughtful interlocutor!

?? New EdUp Provost Episode Alert! ?? Mentorship in academia is often assumed but rarely discussed—until now. In the latest episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Duke University's Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, PhD, PCC to explore a game-changing approach to mentorship in higher education. Dr. Wisdom, author of "How to Mentor Anyone in Academia" (Princeton University Press), challenges outdated mentorship models and introduces a coaching mindset that prioritizes self-awareness and problem-solving over traditional guru-style guidance. She dives deep into power dynamics, faculty burnout, and the need to recognize mentorship as a crucial leadership skill. ?? Key insights from the conversation: ? Why the traditional mentorship model no longer works ? How institutions can better support faculty in evolving their mentoring practices ? The link between mentorship and leadership development ? Why mentoring should be recognized and rewarded at all institutional levels ? How community-based mentoring can reduce faculty burden ?? Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how to transform mentorship in higher education! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e2TxHQdv #EdUpProvost #Mentorship #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #Leadership #Coaching #EdUp

I’m thrilled to unveil the cover of my new book,?"The Chief Academic Officer’s Handbook: A Provost's Guide to Visionary Leadership." The role of the provost has never been more critical—or more complex. This handbook, featuring insights from experienced academic leaders affiliated with the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO), serves as an essential resource for both new and seasoned provosts. Co-published with ACAO, it covers everything from institutional strategy and faculty relations to crisis management and self-care—because leading in higher education demands both vision and resilience. The book will be published by Johns Hopkins University Press on September 16, but it’s available for preorder now: https://lnkd.in/gGx4Pg_g Hopkins Press #HigherEdLeadership #Provost #ChiefAcademicOfficer

This week on EdUp Provost: ??? Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, PhD, PCC (Duke University) joins EdUp Provost to discuss her brand-new book, "How to Mentor Anyone in Academia" (Princeton University Press)—a must-read for anyone guiding students and colleagues in higher ed. ??? Ned Laff, Ph.D. and Scott Carlson (The Chronicle of Higher Education) break down their just-released book, "Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter—and What Really Does" (Hopkins Press), challenging conventional wisdom on higher ed and career readiness. ?? Don’t miss these thought-provoking conversations! Tune in and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gu9i6-tt