Why become a university administrator? - Dean's Podcast
An interview with Jack Duffy, a professor at Dalhousie University, on the benefits of becoming a university administrator.
Welcome to the Dean's Podcast – the podcast about issues shaping graduate studies in Canada.
What followes is Part 1 of a two-part series on why an academic would want to become a university administrator. In this episode, host Carolyn Watters, Dalhousie University dean of graduate studies, and 2009 Canadian Association of Graduate Studies president, talks to Jack Duffy, a professor at Dalhousie University.
Jack actually likes his job as an adminstrator. He offers advice on why academics should not shy away from the incredible opporitunities that these positions offer. (Running time: 23:12 mins).
This episode was arranged by Dave Johnson of Nilairtime in Ottawa.
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