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Searching for a dean.

E F Nichols, D A Bower, J H Collier

    Nurse Educator
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    A nursing faculty clarified its future vision by establishing a search committee. This process guided the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of candidates for a new dean position.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Academic Leadership
    • Higher Education Administration

    Background:

    • The selection of a new dean for a nursing program is a critical juncture.
    • It presents a unique opportunity for faculty and administration to redefine institutional vision.
    • Strategic planning is essential during leadership transitions in academic settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe how a nursing faculty clarified its future vision during a dean search.
    • To outline the role of a search committee in this visioning process.
    • To provide a model for other nursing programs undergoing similar transitions.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative approach was used, focusing on the experiences of a specific nursing faculty.
    • A dedicated search committee was formed to manage the recruitment, selection, and evaluation process.

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  • The process involved defining criteria and assessing candidates against the evolving vision.

    • Main Results:

    • The search committee process facilitated a shared understanding of the nursing program's future direction.
    • Candidate evaluation was directly linked to the clarified vision, ensuring alignment.
    • The process fostered faculty engagement and buy-in for the new leadership.

    Conclusions:

    • The dean search process can be a catalyst for strategic visioning and faculty alignment.
    • Effective search committees are crucial for navigating leadership transitions in nursing education.
    • Clarifying the future vision enhances the selection of deans who can lead nursing programs forward.