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T2.2-Riding a Crazy Horse to a Burning Stable Slide 2 OR Slide 3 Adapting to the Challenges of the Next Generation Registrar Presenter: Susan Patton, Senior Associate Registrar, Elon University Presenter: Dr. Rod Parks, Registrar, Elon University Slide 4 Slide 5 Fun Facts Survey Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11 What were some Challenges??? Slide 12 Uncertainty Slide 13 In House Candidate Slide 14 Uncertainty In House Candidate Former Registrar Slide 15 Slide 16 The Big State University The Small Private University Slide 17 BEFORE Slide 18 Slide 19 AFTER Slide 20 Slide 21 Slide 22 Slide 23 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. Slide 24 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. Slide 25 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. Slide 26 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic. Slide 27 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic. 5. Dont be afraid to share opinions and thoughts. Slide 28 Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic. 5. Dont be afraid to share opinions and thoughts. 6. And remember, a fresh set of eyes can be a good thing. Slide 29 Slide 30 The Other Side Challenges 1. Unique duties 2. Reporting structure 3. The academic calendar 4. Marketing the Registrars Office 5. Maintaining culture 6. Continuity Slide 31 Recommendations Recommendations 1. Empower employees to provide input 2. Understand history and legacy 3. Make a connection with previous Registrar if possible 4. You have one year so ask early and often 5. Empower each person with a voice 6. Continuity Slide 32 Recommendations Recommendations 7. Take advantage of office visits by senior leadership 8. Hubris my friends..Hubris Slide 33 Questions or Comments?? Susan Patton spatton@elon.edu Rod Parks rparks4@elon.edu