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Creating an administrative structure to support faculty governance: a participatory process.
Summary
Implementing administrative changes in academic departments, particularly in nursing, can be achieved through faculty participation to enhance governance. This approach aids new deans in navigating change effectively.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nursing Education
- Academic Administration
Background:
- Academic leadership transitions, especially for new deans, present significant challenges in implementing change within university departments.
- Restructuring academic units is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering faculty engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline principles for managing change in academic departments.
- To detail the process of restructuring a nursing academic unit to improve faculty governance.
- To offer insights for deans undertaking change initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Describing general principles of change management in academic settings.
- Documenting the specific administrative restructuring of a nursing department.
- Employing faculty participation and involvement in decision-making processes.
- Conducting an evaluation of the new administrative structure's effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The restructuring process successfully involved faculty in decision-making, aligning with the goal of enhanced faculty governance.
- Evaluation indicated the new structure was effective, with specific suggestions for refinement identified.
- The change process provided valuable lessons for academic leaders new to their roles.
Conclusions:
- Faculty-led change initiatives can effectively restructure academic units to support governance.
- New deans can successfully implement change by prioritizing faculty involvement and continuous evaluation.
- The case study offers a practical model for administrative reform in academic nursing departments.
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