Becoming an Academic Administrator: Dancing in the Dark or Highway to Hell?

Abstract

In this manuscript, the perils and pitfalls of academic administration are discussed. The move to the “dark side” of academe is one that many choose not to take, and many who do take it do so with little understanding of the opportunities and challenges that await them. The author uses his career progression from faculty member to vice provost as a case study.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.