Ep.12 – Myths and Realities of Academic Administration

In this episode, we talk to Prof. Linda Schadler, the Dean of College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont, on the myths and realities of academic administration. She shares with us her path of becoming an administrator and then a dean of an engineering college. She spells out some myths about academic administration and the realities and surprises she faces at this position. 

Reference list: 

• Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (schallert.wygal@gmail.com)
• Artwork is created using Canva (canva.com) 

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Cast list:

• Prof. Linda Schadler (guest) is a Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont. https://www.uvm.edu/cems/profiles/linda-s-schadler 
• Prof. Kim Michelle Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research, Graduate Programs, and Natural Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.
• Prof. Pania Newel (host) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah. 
• Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). 

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