Sleepless Nights: Addressing the Top Professional Challenges of Provost & Dean’s Office Business Professionals of Private Colleges & Universities

Pam Benfer - Bucknell University
Marian Marchiori - Bucknell University

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss common challenges that keep you up at night. By prioritizing shared experiences and practical solutions, this workshop aims to highlight best practices within the community and inspire actionable strategies for implementation to address current professional challenges.

Share your concerns: We'll start by polling attendees to identify the most pressing issues facing our community.

Discuss in small groups: Based on the poll results, we'll form small, roundtable groups to discuss specific topics in depth. Share your current strategies, evaluate their effectiveness, and exchange best practices with peers.

Inspire collective action: A larger group discussion will summarize key takeaways and spark ideas for actionable solutions.

By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of the challenges faced by your peers.
• Practical strategies to address your own professional concerns.
• A renewed sense of connection to your community.

Learning Objectives

1. Generate new ideas to apply at their own institutions to facilitate change.
2. Create an ongoing network of business officers within academic units at private colleges and universities as a resource for future discussions.
3. Discuss best practices and actionable strategies for implementation to address professional challenges.

CPE Available

• 1 Credit: Business Management & Organization