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    Category: Academics

    Dean Chronicles: Six Leadership Lessons from the First Weeks

    I just finished my third week on the job as an Academic Dean. Is it challenging? You bet! I am writing this post to explore some “Leadership… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Six Leadership Lessons from the First Weeks”

    August 8, 2022August 7, 2022 by Ugena Whitlock

    Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair

    I was a chair for almost 7 years. I like to think I was a good Chair, that my being in the position made a difference. As… Read more “Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair”

    August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 by Ugena Whitlock

    Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair

    Before reporting to my first day as Dean, I wanted to reflect upon my time as Department Chair, a very fast 7 years, from 2015-2022. I look… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair”

    July 25, 2022July 31, 2022 by Ugena Whitlock

    Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing

    Most academics I talk to experienced a brief period just after receiving their doctorate when they feel like it isn’t real, or if it is, it must… Read more “Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing”

    July 18, 2022July 31, 2022 by Ugena Whitlock

    The Promise of Forgiveness & Reconciliation, part 3

    I call this last post The Promise Forgiveness & Reconciliation because I want to end on a hopeful note. The Mystery of Forgiveness & Reconciliation, part 1 The… Read more “The Promise of Forgiveness & Reconciliation, part 3”

    December 7, 2019 by Ugena Whitlock

    Was St. Thomas Aquinas in My Head? A Very Fitting Study Prayer to Mary

    Here is a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas, addressed to Mary, whom he called on for inspiration and strength in school. Thank you to my McAfee Classmate… Read more “Was St. Thomas Aquinas in My Head? A Very Fitting Study Prayer to Mary”

    April 30, 2019May 3, 2019 by Ugena Whitlock

    Intentional Monogamy: Not Your Grandma’s Sexual Ethics

    My paper at the 2017 South Eastern Women’s Studies (SEWSA) Conference is Intentional Monogamy in the Age of Tinder: Queer Theology and Re-thinking Christian Sexual Ethics. That… Read more “Intentional Monogamy: Not Your Grandma’s Sexual Ethics”

    March 24, 2017November 21, 2018 by Ugena Whitlock

    Giving Account of Oneself

    All my brainiac friends don’t get excited. This ain’t about Judith Butler.  There is one part of being a professor that I actually don’t mind: the annual… Read more “Giving Account of Oneself”

    January 14, 2014November 21, 2018 by Ugena Whitlock
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