Ten Things Faculty Should Know Before Stepping Into Administration

Abstract

Every year professors leave the ranks of the faculty and become members of the administration. Yes, even jaded faculty sometimes become members of the administration and have to pursue charges and challenges previously unrecognized or unfathomed. It is to these individuals the authors have prepared a list of ten items they feel all potential college and university administrators should be aware of before making the commitment. These items should not be construed to be a roadblock, but rather advance notice that the life of an administrator is very different from that of faculty member.