Ex-Administrators Reveal the Secret That Eased Their Return to the Faculty By Audrey Williams June, Chronicle of Higher Ed

Former administrators like Pardun must adjust to a work life with fewer perks, less power, and different expectations from colleagues. In addition to reacquainting themselves with teaching and grading, many ex-administrators must jump-start their research after a lengthy hiatus. Don Chu, an academic-leadership consultant, says administrators are too busy managing other people’s problems to focus on their own priorities. That’s why former administrators are unlikely to successfully transition back to the faculty if they don’t take time to plot the move, said Chu, a retired dean. He held that position at three colleges over the course of his career, most recently at National University, a private nonprofit institution in California. https://www.chronicle.com/article/Ex-Administrators-Reveal-the/244372