The College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington is prominently represented in IU’s latest faculty cohort of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Leadership Institute, which selected 10 University faculty members for two prestigious programs aimed at developing leadership skills in higher education.
The Departmental Executive Officer Program is a three-day seminar designed to enhance the capabilities of department chairs, and includes two distinguished faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences:
- Anke Birkenmaier, Professor and Chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
- Jessica Steinberg, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of International Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, within the College.
These leaders will join more than 60 department heads from across the Big Ten, focusing on crucial areas such as time management, faculty development, and group problem-solving.
In addition, the Academic Leadership Program fosters the growth of professors poised for roles in academic administration, and features:
- Bryan Orthel, Associate Professor and director of the Interior Design Program in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.
- Vivian Halloran, Professor of English and American Studies and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences.
This program, now in its 35th year, addresses the complexities of academic administration at research-intensive institutions.
The recognition of these faculty members underscores the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to leadership excellence at IU and across the broader academic community.
Read more in IU’s news release.
About the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington
The College of Arts and Sciences is the beating heart of Indiana University Bloomington and traces its roots to IU’s founding in 1820. Part of a leading R1 (Research 1) university, the College has more than 70 academic departments offering undergraduate and graduate degrees within and across the natural and mathematical sciences, the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. In addition, the College is home to the Media School, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.
College faculty are groundbreaking researchers and dedicated teachers and mentors to students. With an array of options, opportunities, and experiences to choose from, students are able to prepare for fulfilling work as well as a meaningful life. More than 90 percent of our undergraduates report a successful career outcome six months after graduation. Learn more at college.indiana.edu.
