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Searching for the dean. Contemporary and traditional considerations
1Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia, USA. susan.bidwell@marymount.edu
Nurse Educator
|December 29, 1998
Summary
Finding a new nursing dean is complex. Technology and faculty demands are changing traditional search methods, impacting committee roles and support. This study examines these shifts and outlines key search committee responsibilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration
- Higher Education Leadership
Background:
- The traditional nursing dean search process faces evolving challenges.
- Increased reliance on technology and heightened demands on faculty and administrators are key factors.
- These changes necessitate a re-evaluation of established search strategies and committee structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of technological advancements and increased faculty demands on nursing dean searches.
- To provide guidance on adapting search strategies and committee composition.
- To detail the essential tasks and responsibilities of a nursing dean search committee.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on higher education leadership and academic searches.
- Analysis of current trends in nursing administration and faculty workload.
- Synthesis of best practices for academic search committees.
Main Results:
- Technological integration requires new technical support and skill sets for search committees.
- Shifting faculty and administrative demands influence candidate pool accessibility and evaluation criteria.
- Adaptable search strategies and clearly defined committee roles are crucial for success.
Conclusions:
- Nursing dean searches must evolve to incorporate technological tools and address contemporary faculty needs.
- Effective search committees require updated composition, robust technical support, and clear task delineation.
- Adapting to these changes is vital for recruiting qualified nursing leadership.