Yes, there will be additional presenters for this sessionCommittee: Group IV: Leadership and Management Development
First Learning Outcome: Attendees will learn about incrementalism and why it's key to public policy development
Second Learning Outcome: Attendees will learn about action bias and why it's so prevalent in higher education
Third Learning Outcome: Attendees will learn about the positive aspects of shared governance and how it can be leveraged to create change
Core Competency: Collaborative Decision-Making
Proficiency: Enrollment Management Proficiencies
Intended Audience: General Audience / Intended for Everyone
Change within higher education usually works in an incremental manner, constrained as it is by the complexity of our institutional structures and the requirements of shared governance. The pandemic forced the need for rapid policy change, illustrating that higher education can, indeed, change quickly. Using a case study, we talk about how we leveraged the best qualities of shared governance, drawing together faculty and staff, to respond to a rapidly changing landscape. This momentum has catalyzed those frustrated with the pace of change in higher education while causing others concern. We reflect on what was missed or lost when we abandoned our incrementalist practices and unintentional consequences that may unfold. We conclude with thoughts on how we can continue to move more quickly while preserving the thoughtful intentionality of a shared governance model so that we can strike the right pace for change.
Presenter(s):
Erin Mason Ball State University
Sarah Croucher University of Connecticut
From Incrementalism to Action Bias: Striking the Right Pace for Change
Category
Breakout Sessions
Description
Change in higher education occurs incrementally, constrained by the complexity of our institutions and our need for shared governance. The pandemic forced the need for rapid policy change. Using a case study, we'll discuss how we leveraged the best qualities of shared governance to respond quickly. This momentum catalyzed some while causing others concern. What was missed or lost when we abandoned our incrementalist practices? What may unfold? How can we strike the right pace for change?
Submission ID: 18226
Room D137-138L: 4/4/2022, 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM