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T2.2-Riding a Crazy Horse to a Burning Stable. OR. Presenter: Susan Patton, Senior Associate Registrar, Elon University Presenter: Dr. Rod Parks, Registrar, Elon University. Adapting to the Challenges of the Next Generation Registrar. “DISCLAIMER”
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Presenter: Susan Patton, Senior Associate Registrar, Elon University • Presenter: Dr. Rod Parks, Registrar, Elon University Adapting to the Challenges of the Next Generation Registrar
“DISCLAIMER” The following “facts” are completely BOGUS!!
Uncertainty Challenges
Uncertainty Challenges In House Candidate
Uncertainty Challenges In House Candidate Former Registrar
The Big State University The Small Private University
Be confident in what you know. Recommendations to those in transition
Be confident in what you know. • Be willing to look at other perspectives. Recommendations to those in transition
Be confident in what you know. • Be willing to look at other perspectives. • Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. Recommendations to those in transition
Be confident in what you know. • Be willing to look at other perspectives. • Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. • Be optimistic. Recommendations to those in transition
Be confident in what you know. • Be willing to look at other perspectives. • Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. • Be optimistic. • Don’t be afraid to share opinions and thoughts. Recommendations to those in transition
Be confident in what you know. • Be willing to look at other perspectives. • Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. • Be optimistic. • Don’t be afraid to share opinions and thoughts. • And remember, a fresh set of eyes can be a good thing. Recommendations to those in transition
Challenges • Unique duties • Reporting structure • The academic calendar • Marketing the Registrar’s Office • Maintaining culture • Continuity “The Other Side”
Recommendations • Empower employees to provide input • Understand history and legacy • Make a connection with previous Registrar – if possible • You have one year so ask early and often • Empower each person with a voice • Continuity “Recommendations”
Recommendations • Take advantage of office visits by senior leadership • Hubris my friends…..Hubris “Recommendations”
Susan Patton spatton@elon.edu Rod Parks rparks4@elon.edu Questions or Comments??