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    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

    Alabama Gilead: The Beguiling of Conservative Women

    for Jenny Nixon Last weekend, I attended the National Gathering of the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ, a denomination with a history of social… Read more “Alabama Gilead: The Beguiling of Conservative Women”

    June 3, 2019 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

    On Writing, Part 2: The Sabbatical Begins

    A sabbatical is a powerful thing. At my university, they aren’t actually called sabbaticals; They are “Enhanced Faculty Leave.” They are competitive, awarded based on a research… Read more “On Writing, Part 2: The Sabbatical Begins”

    January 14, 2014November 21, 2018 by Ugena Whitlock

    You Know You’re a Virgo If…

    …when you are doing any other kind of writing (like on a fun blog, for example), you feel guilty that you aren’t doing academic (i.e., real) writing.

    December 20, 2012November 21, 2018 by Ugena Whitlock

    The Oldest (Writing) Trick in the World

    I would bet money that the “oldest (writing assignment) trick in the world” was invented by a high school boy. The kind that ends up a radio… Read more “The Oldest (Writing) Trick in the World”

    January 17, 2012November 21, 2018 by Ugena Whitlock
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