Kennesaw State University is changing the traditional model of higher education administration by requiring senior academic administrators, including deans, to engage in teaching or research annually. This initiative aims to keep them connected to core faculty functions, which have often been set aside. It provides a structured way for administrators to dedicate about 10 percent of their time to these activities, benefiting both their professional growth and the academic community. President Kathy Stewart Schwaig exemplifies this commitment by co-teaching a course and pursuing further education in biblical studies.
The pursuit of higher education administration often leads individuals away from teaching and research, making it hard for them to reconnect with their disciplinary practices.
Every senior academic administrator at Kennesaw State University commits to teaching or researching annually, aiming to better understand and serve the university community.
KSU's president, Kathy Stewart Schwaig, modeled this commitment by co-teaching an honors course and is pursuing a master's degree to remain connected to higher education.
This new approach in academic leadership at Kennesaw State provides administrators with the opportunity to reignite their passion for teaching and research.
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