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framework, and to appreciate how they can partner more effectively with leadership to support their work and that of the institution. Common Interests Academic leadership training is often the first time participants will work closely with faculty from another campus or school. (At Tufts, some of our schools are separated by an hour’s drive.) While faculty may be initially skeptical of the utility of sessions shared with participants from schools “not like my own,” they quickly realize the toughest issues are held in common. Faculty want to continue to share experiences and build skills after training ends. A common concern is “forgetting what we’ve learned once we leave here” and losing contact with new colleagues. Post-training follow-up serves the dual purpose of evaluating the durability of skills while reinforcing lessons learned. Our formal follow up includes online surveys, half-day booster sessions each semester, and annual alumni receptions with institutional leadership. Booster topics reflect participant requests, and provide a venue to build skills, reconnect with colleagues, and meet other alumni who now “speak the same language.” Informal check-ins via phone, email, and in-person contact through typical committee work, working groups, etc., reinforce lessons learned and remind alumni of the institutional resources available to them. The tangible benefits of building a university-wide network of “primed” academic leaders accrue at every level of the organization. Faculty exploring new interdisciplinary projects find a shared vocabulary and experience among other participants. Cross-campus introductions and productive conversations evolve much more quickly. The depth of relationships and the extent of new collaborations sparked by shared training, including interdisciplinary symposia, courses, programs, and research projects, can truly be remarkable. Mary Y. Lee is associate provost and Regina Corrao is director of organizational development and training-human resources at Tufts University (Mass.). universitybusiness.com The XyronPro XM2500 is a faster, easier and safer way to apply laminate, adhesive or both to larger items such as posters, banners, maps and displays up to 25 inches wide. It doesn’t require heat, batteries or electricity and it eliminates smell, mess and waiting time. Simply feed the item into the machine, turn the handle and trim. Safer for you. Safer for the environment. To learn more about the XM2500 visit www.XYRONPRO.com September 2011 | 21 http://www.XYRONPRO.com http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - September 2011

University Business - September 2011
Contents
Editor's Note
College Index
Ad Index
Behind the News
Viewpoint
Financial Aid
Money Matters
Internet Technology
Shared Governance
Acknowledging Achievement
Looking Back
Spotlight on Procurement
EduComm 2011
End Note

University Business - September 2011