Effecting Change in Universities: Reflections on Four Change Efforts

I will share what I have learned from 36 years as a professor and from four major efforts to change my university. Great patience and persistence is required. Change is typically very slow because universities are large and bureaucratic organizations with multifaceted goals that are difficult to measure. In addition, having a reputation for being someone who cares about the institution and who is both reasonable and competent is critical. In my experience, the Faculty Senate is an important source of leverage for change. Participants will be invited to share their university change experiences and perspectives.