DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POSITION PROFILE

DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POSITION PROFILE

POSITION PROFILE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 1 As Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University s (KCAD s) chief academic officer, the Dean of Academic Affairs is charged with overall responsibility for the vision, accomplishments, and success of the College s academic programs and reports directly to the President of KCAD. The Dean of Academic Affairs joins the College s senior leadership team and is responsible for collaborating with faculty, students, staff and others to create a unified vision for KCAD s academic programs and for providing strategic leadership to advance the overall quality, reputation, stature, and aspirational goals of the College. The Dean is an experienced leader with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion within the institution and in relationship to the urban community of Grand Rapids. 1. Autumn of 2014 By Joshua Adam Risner from Rediscovering Allegory 2. KCAD s 17 Fountain St. Building Atrium. Yardage by Mark Rumsey, part of The Fed Galleries @ KCAD ArtPrize Eight Exhibition RE 2 ESSENTIAL DUTIES provide leadership and vision for academic affairs collaborate with other administrators to implement the College s strategic goals direct, manage, and ensure continual improvement of academic programs ensure assessment processes are in place and effective mentor, manage, and support the quality and continuing improvement of faculty lead reaccreditation efforts with HLC, NASAD, CIDA, and NAAB coordinate processes related to academic and co-curricular support collaborate to improve recruitment and retention facilitate the continual improvement of learning environments collaborate with the College Senate on curriculum development and related issues collaborate with the CFO to develop and manage annual operating budgets work with programs and departments to facilitate effective faculty and staff searches; promote diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within the college community; and represent the College and, in particular, the academic programs, to various communities advise the President of KCAD on matters relevant to institutional and academic success undertake other duties as assigned by the President of KCAD advise on contractual matters with KCAD Faculty Association KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE DEAN collaborative: welcomes shared governance and seeks to empower others articulate: equally good at listening, speaking, and writing transparent: able to manage change inclusively emotionally intelligent: builds relationships and nurtures a culture of trust optimistic: believes in the College s current and future value rigorous: sets high expectations for both self and the College ethical: leads through service, acts with integrity, is fair, and exercises good judgment 1

POSITION PROFILE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education evidence of distinguished college-level teaching, scholarly research/creative activity, and service sufficient to have earned tenure and the rank of full professor -5 years of administrative leadership PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS a terminal degree in a field aligned with the curricular programs of KCAD experience with a variety of disciplinary approaches and perspectives demonstrated ability to delegate, prioritize, and make transparent and effective decisions facility with knowledge production, critical issues in higher education, and, in particular, national trends in art and design pedagogy and research experience in cultivating external relationships a record of fiduciary transparency and accountability demonstrated competence in leading accreditation efforts proven success in developing and implementing strategic plans a practical and academic understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the role of art and design in culture 1 2 4 1. Pamella Rolland DeVos School of Fashion students 2. Threnody, a performance by Amber Bledsoe (MFA) and Emily Cobb (MFA). KCAD Spark Park 4. Fashion Studies exhibition in The Fed Galleries @ KCAD Spark Lab featuring zero waste designs 5. KCAD Medical Illustration students participating in collaborative studies at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 5 2

POSITION PROFILE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN KCAD was established in 1928 by Helen Miller Kendall, the wife of David Wollcott Kendall, a nationally known furniture designer. KCAD s more than 1,200 students are a blend of dynamic personalities that form a vibrant community with a passion for all things creative. The College s strong alumni network includes a multitude of successful entrepreneurs, professional artists and individuals employed by industryleading companies and organizations. The College currently offers 17 undergraduate and five graduate programs in specialized and overlapping areas of art and design as well as continuing studies. Grand Rapids Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) merged with KCAD in 201 and serves as a vital resource for the College as well as continuing in its role as the premier venue for contemporary art in the region. For more information about KCAD, please visit kcad.edu. POINTS OF DISTINCTION special collections and resources including Material ConneXion Library, Dow Center Flexlab, and Baker Furniture Collection Wege Prize student design competition with funding from the Wege Foundation Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion with collaborative studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC Design West Michigan, an on-going catalyst for the region s design network collaboration with Grand Rapids Public School s Museum School, an XQ Institute Super School in 2016 students earning prestigious art and design awards and competitions (e.g., Celia Moh Scholars, Gates Millennium Scholars, Windgate Fellows, Bienenstock, etc.) abundant gallery spaces, including the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts and the Fed Galleries @ KCAD, which regularly exhibit work of international significance the renovation of the Woodridge N. Ferris building, an historic, award-winning, LEED-certified learning space 1 1. Student collaborative project with Spectrum Health Innovations 2. President Bellavance speaking at the Grand Rapids Public School s Museum School celebration. KCAD Sculpture and Functional Art Student working on outside patio of the Metals Sculpture Studio and Foundry 2 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN KCAD is nestled in the heart of the creative community of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The city is the second largest in Michigan and combines big city amenities with small town charm. Thanks in part to a culture of collaboration among the city s philanthropists, Grand Rapids has cultivated a diverse and thriving arts community. KCAD s campus is located a mere 0 minutes from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan, and is within walking distance of an advancing medical mile and a unique array of cultural institutions, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping. West Michigan offers the benefits and beauty of the four seasons with a full range of recreational opportunities. For more information about Grand Rapids, please visit www. experiencegr.com.

HOW TO APPLY APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by January 27, 2017. An application should include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, telephone number, and email address of the nominee. Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc., an executive search firm, is assisting Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. APPLICATIONS AND LETTERS OF NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners Kelly Ervin, Executive Search Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, FL 2550 Phone: 850.650.2277 Fax: 850.650.2272 E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com E-mail: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com E-mail: kellyervin@greenwoodsearch.com 4

Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, housing, public services, or other University operations, including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding is prohibited. Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at (21) 591-057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 116 in Grand Rapids. For more information about KCAD, please visit kcad.edu.