Considering the Path to the Deanship

1. Considering the Path to the Deanship Dr. Dennis Pataniczek, Salisbury University and Dr. Lori Navarrete, Nevada State College October 1, 2011

2. Our Paths to the Deanship Dr. Dennis Pataniczek • Began as faculty member, moved into administrative roles as opportunities arose—Director of Teacher Education, Department Chair, Founding Director of School of Education, back to faculty role, then to Deanship. Serendipity, circumstance and following strengths all seem to have played a part. • Faculty 13 years (two different universities) before moving to new state college; within four years went from faculty, associate dean, interim dean, dean; 2011 returned to faculty by choice; goals to return to a leadership position in a COE/SOE at a state college within 2-3 years Dr. Lori Navarrete

3. In your current position, where are you in the leadership tree?

4. Where would you like to be on this tree as dean? How Do the Roles of Administrative Positions in a College or School Vary? What is the Motivation for Becoming a Dean? What are the Realities of the Job? What Are the Limitations that Come with the Job? What Characteristics Make an Effective Dean? What Skills Will You Bring to the Deanship? What are the External Expectations?

5. Lessons Learned Pick a quote with which you identify, aspire to emulate, or one you want to just say “gosh I don’t know what that one means!” Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Go For The Gusto Activity Doesn’t Mean Productivity Ready, Fire, Aim Time Waits for No One Slow But Sure Look Before You Leap Opportunity Knocks But Once Seize The Day When In Rome, Do As the Romans Do All Things Are Possible Once It is Realized That Everything Is At Stake Success Is Not A Doorway; It’s A Staircase When You’re On Thin Ice, You Might as Well Dance