U-M Engineering presentation 3-16-22
Published on Nov 22, 2016
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Rebecca Flintoft
Executive Director of Student Affairs candidate, March 16, 2022
Who I am
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What I'm called to do
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My mission: To serve others through leadership in higher education.
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My Leadership Framework
4 guiding principles
Whereas leadership style may vary depending on circumstances, issue at hand, or people involved, my personal leadership philosophy, or framework, is more constant, having gradually developed throughout my life experiences. It is a set of principles that guides my efforts not only in the work setting, but also in other important areas of life, such as family, friends, faith, and community.
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1. Serving Others
First, I see myself as serving our students and my staff, as well as the rest of the campus community, including faculty, staff, parents and families of students, campus visitors, and surrounding community members. I often ask myself and my team:
• Do our students and the rest of our community learn, grow, and otherwise benefit from our actions?
• Are we serving the common good?
• Who benefits and who does not?
• Are we being just and inclusive in our actions, policies, and decisions?
• Do our students and the rest of our community learn, grow, and otherwise benefit from our actions?
• Are we serving the common good?
• Who benefits and who does not?
• Are we being just and inclusive in our actions, policies, and decisions?
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2. Relationships Matter
The work of higher education communities, especially outside the classroom, happens through relationships. I use compassion, empathy, encouragement, listening, humor, and both personal and professional connections to build relationships with my team, students, colleagues, and community members.
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3. Courage and Conviction
to Follow Our Vision
I keep an eye on our vision and values, and I have the courage and conviction to follow our vision. This means doing the right thing, speaking honestly, and making decisions in service to our vision, even when it’s difficult.
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4. Striving for Authenticity
I strive to be my true self in all circumstances and settings. I value honesty, integrity, tact, and humility in myself and in others. If I am true to this principle, you will always know where I stand. I will not always right, but I will always try my best.
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What are the most pressing issues in student affairs and how do they affect engineering students?
1. Demographics. Who we are educating now and in the near future has and will change.
2. Student well-being. This must be central to all of our educational priorities.
Policy/Practices for Faculty
- My unpublished research from Every Oredigger survey 2020.
- 12 themes from open-ended student responses on policy or practices their faculty used that supported mental health
- Here's a few example themes, with quotes.
1. Showing interest in students' lives outside of class.
2. Opportunity to give feedback to the instructor about their perceived supportiveness of students.
3. Syllabus statements to allow late assignments.
3. Access & inclusion.
Building a sense of belonging is essential.
4. Burnout and staff turnover. Pandemic impacts layer upon layer...
What do people need/want?
- Appreciation
- Flexibility
- Fair compensation
- Competent supervision and leadership
- Career development
- And... Happiness!
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Questions?
Thank you!
