Understanding the Dynamics of the AVP/Senior Officer Relationship for Aspiring Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, and Number 2s

Assistant/associate vice presidents and deans of students have a unique lens to positively influence student success, persistence, and belonging on their respective campuses. With one foot in strategic spaces and another working directly with students and staff, AVPs and deans can best leverage their roles to transform student experiences. They can only do so when they work in tandem with their senior student affairs officer. The presenters will share how aspiring AVPs/deans must understand this dynamic if they are to succeed in their roles.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify at least 3 competencies of assistant/associate vice presidents for student affairs.
2. Describe the relationship needed between assistant/associate vice presidents, deans, and numbers 2s and their senior student affairs officers if both are to be successful in their roles.
3. Identify at least 1 strategy to cultivate and/or steward a positive working relationship with their senior student affairs officer.

Continuing Education Credits

This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit 

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