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Keys to success for academic administrators The old aphorism " Where you stand is where you sit" rings true across many sectors of society. For academic administrators, be they provosts, vice-presidents or vice-chancellors, deans or directors, department chairs or heads, or administrative support professionals, the level and scope of responsibilities clearly influence perspectives. Yet, having a understanding of the higher-education enterprise is essential to ensuring professional success and advancement. Such understanding is at the heart of this work. This handbook addresses the three key responsibilities of academic officers: inspiration, evaluation, and representation. " Getting a Good Start" deals with the promise of a new position, communicating with supervisors, and " getting around." " Offering Inspiration and Direction" looks at the integrated scholar and " academic intrapreneurs" diversity the joys, challenges, and failure of
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