Finding A Dean: Minimizing The Guesswork

Abstract

The process of searching for a dean is important and complex, and little has been written to assist faculties in prepar ing for the process. The authors suggest that prior to initiating a dean selection process, a search team address a series of questions relative to unit strength and weakness, mission, resource allocation, and desired leadership characteristics. Responses to these questions, they suggest, can minimize the guesswork in finding a dean who can provide the desired type of leadership.