♦ Visionary Leadership ♦
Graduates should have the ability to “break the mold” in devising solutions to problems. Specifically, graduates should be able to:
- devise creative solutions to complex problems;
- utilize multiple resources in designing programs and policies;
- articulate a vision and marshal support for its pursuit.
Visionary Leadership, in higher education, can be exemplified at multiple levels, from system-wide initiatives, in campus programs, and with just one student at a time. I am predominately a ‘situational’ leader, adapting the way I guide others by balancing expectation and encouragement based on the situation. That ability to adapt has allowed me the privilege to assume leadership roles at various levels within the Higher Education system in California.
- I had the honor of redesigning the Transfer Admission Agreement between the College of Engineering at U.C. Santa Barbara and over 100 California community colleges.
TAAs - Additionally, I proposed new selection criteria for transfer students, insuring their opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree in three years, or less, after matriculation to UCSB. The new selection process includes calculating major GPA assessing the amount of major preparation completed.
Admissions data - In part, due to the success of Engineering’s new transfer admissions process, the Biological Sciences Department is considering using my transfer admissions model to screen their transfer applicants. Like Engineering, Biology, Ecology and Marine Science transfer students need very specific lower division preparation courses to successfully complete their university requirements in normative time.
Email from Christine VanGeisen - Participation in Education Abroad has more than quadrupled in the college since I began promoting EAP as a viable opportunity for engineering students.
EAP - My Leadership Style: Situational leaders create opportunity out of challenge by utilizing personal strengths and nurturing individual shortcomings.
My Leadership Style