Dean, College of Education Leadership Profile Academic Year 2021 - 2022
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About the College of Education
The UCCS College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). We offer undergraduate and advanced degrees, initial and advanced licenses, and additional endorsements. In fall 2021, 1,348 students were enrolled for 9,532 credit hours across three departments: Teaching and Learning; Counseling and Human Services; and Leadership, Research, and Foundations. The majority of students in the Department of Teaching and Learning complete the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education (IELM). The UCCSTeach program is designed to serve secondary math and science educator majors. The Special Education program offers undergraduate and graduate licensure in Special Education Generalist and a Master of Arts degree in Special Education. The department also offers a BA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (IECE) and a Bachelor of Innovation in Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership (IECL). The Department of Counseling and Human Services offers the MA in Counseling and Human Services (CACREP accredited School and Clinical Mental Health programs), Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Human Services with an emphasis in Counseling and Leadership Air Officer Commanding Cohort (AOCC) in collaboration with the United States Air Force Academy, a minor in Human Services general and specialized tracks including Substance and Recovery (Addictions), and licensure coursework for School Counseling. The Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations offers a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership with an emphasis in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE), coursework for principal or superintendent’s license, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has a history as rich as the views our campus overlooks. As early as the 1920s, the University of Colorado offered courses at numerous Colorado Springs locations. Under the University of Colorado System, UCCS has grown from a small satellite location to a small commuter campus, and now to the fastest growing school within the system, offering a University of Colorado degree in a uniquely UCCS way. Throughout its existence, UCCS has been driven by students and their needs while being shaped by their expectations. Through growth, UCCS better offers increasingly exceptional opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
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UCCS is home to more than 12,000 driven students, more than 800 experienced faculty members and more than 800 devoted staff members. On our awe-inspiring campus, we focus on providing an academically excellent environment at a value to students across the United States, and more than 80 nations. The experience our students gain at UCCS provides an incredible service to our community of Colorado Springs and the greater southern Colorado region as a whole, with UCCS contributing about $600 million each year in economic impact in El Paso County alone.
About the Position The Dean of the College of Education is the chief academic and administrative officer for the college and reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost. The Dean demonstrates strong leadership, management, and development skills to support faculty in teaching, research, and service within the college’s departments. The College of Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. The Dean will be an articulate advocate and spokesperson for the College of Education, working effectively with students, staff, faculty, other Deans, and campus leadership. Working within a framework of shared governance, the Dean will lead the College in advancing its strategic vision and plan to strengthen and enhance diversity, academic programs, research, collaborations, and responsiveness to opportunities in school systems, counseling, and governmental agencies at local, state, national and international levels. In addition, the Dean is expected to be a visible force beyond the campus by building relationships and partnerships with the alumni and local education, mental health, and community leaders. The Dean represents the college in relations with state education and mental health departments and participates in state-wide meetings with Education Deans and regional school administrators. Accreditation, fund raising, grant activity, and program development will be important components of the Dean’s responsibilities.
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The Dean provides leadership to the College of Education and with faculty and staff: 1. Establishes and supports the shared vision and strategic plan that is consistent with the mission and goals of the University and College 2. Provides leadership in promoting and supporting College’s values, vision and programs of equity and inclusion 3. Promotes quality academic programs that meet the educational requirements of the students and external constituents 4. Encourages a climate of collaboration, service, and support 5. Advances a research environment aligned with the mission of the campus 6. Plans and coordinates academic program reviews to maintain accreditation 7. Promotes an environment of open communication 8. Embraces a culture of diversity and community with faculty, staff, and students 9. Establishes collaborative relationships with the P-20 educational community at local, state, federal, and international levels 10. Establishes collaborative relationships with the counseling and mental health agencies at local, state, federal, and international levels 11. Maintains collaborative relationships with fellow Deans on the UCCS campus and other Deans of Education in the CU System and the state, as well as state and local elected officials 12. Provides guidance and oversight of reappointment, promotion, and tenure policies and procedures The Dean is responsible for development activities in the College of Education:
1. Develops community, industry and governmental partnerships that support College programs and provide external resource enhancement 2. Expands and strengthens existing international partnerships and explores new opportunities for growth 3. Obtains resources, support, and funding to sustain outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs 4. Expands the research infrastructure to assist the faculty in capitalizing on sponsored research opportunities 5. Obtains funding for scholarships, technology, and capital development The Dean exercises effective administration and management skills in the College of Education: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Provides effective management and execution of fiscal and personnel policies and procedures Makes decisions in a timely, ethical, and professional manner Deals fairly and equitably with all stakeholders including faculty, staff, and students Supervises faculty and staff personnel, oversees faculty workload with input from the appropriate department chair, establishes and ensures compliance with equitable policies and procedures including those for promotion and salary adjustments 5. Establishes policies and procedures for shared College governance and collegial decision making
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Minimum Qualifications • • • •
An earned doctorate in a field represented within the College or in a closely related field Qualification for the rank of full professor with tenure by virtue of an outstanding record of teaching, scholarly/creative work (including research), and leadership and service Demonstrated academic leadership in higher education (minimum of 3 years) Demonstrated commitment to and leadership in equity, inclusiveness and diversity
Preferred Qualifications •
Experience with: o State licensure requirements o National accreditation bodies (e.g., CACREP) o Successful fundraising o Administering and developing academic programs o Improving and enhancing program quality o Online course delivery and implementation o Management of finances and budgets under an incentive-based budget model framework o Developing and maintaining partnerships with school districts and governmental and community organizations o Strategic enrollment and retention activities o Demonstrated use of shared governance principles in leadership roles
Compensation Range Min: $140,620; Max: $190,000
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Nomination & Application Process The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five or more references, and a diversity statement) to be submitted to the search firm assisting UCCS. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Search Committee prefers that all nominations and applications be submitted to the search firm website prior to April 1, 2022.
Laurie C. Wilder, President Porsha L. Williams, Vice President Grant Higgison, Principal Parker Executive Search Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875 Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: (770) 804-1996 X 109, X 118 lwilder@parkersearch.com || pwilliams@parkersearch.com || ghiggison@parkersearch.com
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