This toolkit of resources is designed to be a one-stop shop for newer and experienced academic unit administrators, including chairs, heads, and directors. If you do not find what you are looking for, or if you have a suggestion for additional toolkit resources, please contact Monica Kroft.

Presentation Topic Resources

As topics are shared with the Chairs & Heads Forum throughout the year, video recordings and other resources will be added to the toolkit.

• September – How to Effectively Lead An Academic Unit
• October – Slate (comprehensive system for admission, enrollment management, and student success)
  • Link to the Slate presentation video (mp4)
• November – Degree Audit System
  • Link to the Degree Audit System presentation video (mp4)
• December – Advise U and Student Petitions
  • Link to Advise U and Student Petitions presentation video (mp4)
• January – Roles, responsibilities, and compensation for unit leaders
  • Link to the Roles, responsibilities, and compensation presentation video (mp4)
• February – Accessing and using institutional data and reports
  • Link to Accessing and using institutional data and reports video (mp4)
  • Link to Accessing and using institutional data and reports audio (m4a)
• March – Faculty hiring, faculty leave time reporting, and NIA request/report processes
• April – Introduction to EMSI Labor Market Analytics (identifying new opportunities for program development)
• May – Future of Higher Education

Useful Links

Academic Personnel Calendar

Department/Program Leadership Change Requests

• Faculty Personnel Policies Workshop 2021-9-14
  • Video recording
  • Audio recording
  • Presentation slides – PDF
  • Presentation slides – PPT

NIA Request Information and Form Links

2025-9-25