Bret Danilowicz

author of "Organizing Academic Colleges: A Guide for Deans"

January 8, 2018

Bret Danilowicz is in his sixth year as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University. He previously served as dean of Science and Technology at Georgia Southern University and associate dean at Georgia Southern and University College Dublin, Ireland. After receiving his Ph.D. in zoology from Duke University, he received an M.A. in Education Leadership & Management from Open University and an MBA from Georgia Southern University, both while working in the dean’s office.

Deans are called upon now more than ever to make organizational changes to accommodate the shifting sands of American higher education. How can deans most effectively organize the work of their faculty and of their offices? How can associate and assistant deans and staff be deployed to support the work of faculty? What role can deans play when boards or presidents decide to reorganize or consolidate their college or even their institution?

 “Organizing Academic Colleges” uses models and case studies to describe options available to deans and how the literature on change management can guide deans to successfully navigate the change process.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2018-honorees/bret-danilowicz

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