Navigating Campus Politics in Your New Job

What is one skill that nobody talks about which will help you the most when starting a new job at a new institution? An understanding of something we have ALL experienced in our careers as professionals....the power and impact of politics in the campus environment.

First Learning Outcome: Identifying best resources to determine organizational and political hierarchy of your new environment 

Second Learning Outcome: Develop action items to learn more about how decisions are made at your institution and by whom

Third Learning Outcome: Ways to cultivate positive collaborative relationships with individuals who impact your work area

Core Competency: Communication

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Cindy Miller Kansas City University