The work you do to ensure the success of your Deans is one of the most impactful investments you can make in your institution. Turnover among Deans is already at record levels, and each loss in this key role comes at exceptional financial and cultural cost. Academic Impressions’ Deans Success Program offers a unified, intentional, and personalized approach to help your Deans – new and experienced - navigate the complex demands of their roles, develop their leadership capacity, and drive institutional success.
Why Choose the Deans Success Program?
Deans face immense challenges in today’s academic environment. From navigating complex team dynamics to balancing internal responsibilities with external expectations like fundraising, the demands are high. The Deans Success Program is specifically designed to tackle these challenges head-on by equipping your Deans with the tools to:
Foster psychological safety and improve team dynamics.
Manage conflict effectively while maintaining team engagement.
Lead change with confidence and build an appetite for innovation.
Strategically align their leadership to institutional goals.
With a comprehensive approach, this program ensures your Deans not only address their immediate challenges but also build the skills and mindset needed for long-term success.
A Unified, Comprehensive Approach
The Deans Success Program integrates personalized, peer-based, and strategic components into one cohesive experience.
Program Commitment
The program is designed to lift up your Deans for an academic year, but it’s also flexible to fit their schedules and growth needs. Each Dean can choose their pace through the program based upon the conference schedule and number/frequency of coaching sessions. They can begin the program at any time.
Core Components of the Program
Each element of the program builds upon the others, creating a seamless learning journey:
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Needs Assessment and Customization
We begin with a thorough virtual orientation and needs assessment to understand your Dean’s unique goals, challenges, and institutional context. This informs a customized learning plan designed for maximum impact.
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Executive Leadership Development Experiences
Equip your Deans with essential leadership skills through tailored in-person workshops. These events offer immersive learning and opportunities to connect with peers facing similar challenges.
This program includes two registrations to any of our in-person workshops – your Deans can choose the events that will have the greatest impact on their performance.
Our most popular workshops for Deans include:
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Essential Leadership Skills for Deans – Offered in November 2025 and May 2026
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Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders – Offered in October 2025 and March 2026
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From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact – Offered in October 2025 and March 2026
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From Tension to Teamwork: Cultivating Positive Team Dynamics – Offered Summer 2026 (tentative)
- Managing Difficult Faculty and Staff – Offered in March 2026 and July 2026
If these dates or topics don’t align with your schedule, we have many additional workshops available throughout the year. You can explore all options in our Workshop Lookbook.
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1:1 Executive Coaching
Your Dean will work with an experienced coach to address complex leadership challenges in real time and develop practical solutions. This program includes six executive coaching sessions with the opportunity to renew the engagement to drive longer-lasting impact.
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Discussion Circles for Peer Accountability
Once a quarter, Deans registered for this program will meet online to discuss shared challenges, exchange insights, and maintain accountability for growth. The schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
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Optional On-Site Workshop (2 Days)
Add a transformative, hands-on workshop tailored to your institution. We’ll meet with your Dean and their senior team to co-design a workshop that targets their goals and desired outcomes. We can lead them through exercises that help them:
- Come together, build trust, and work collaboratively as a new group
- Brainstorm and prioritize opportunities that can help their units grow strategically
- Understand their roles in creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture
Program Highlights
The Deans Success Program is built around key principles that deliver meaningful and lasting impact. These highlights showcase the transformative value participants gain through their journey:
Investment and Value
Investing in the Deans Success Program means investing in the long-term success of your institution.
Deans Success Program
$15,000 Value
$7,995
Save $7,005!
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