John Combs

@rodkelley I like that you prioritize the needs of those you serve. Definitely allows for effective leadership without frills

It is incredibly important for me to identify the needs of those I serve. To ensure they are able to grow to be their best selves in a world where they can also serve their communities as well. The application of servant leadership as a digital leader (part 2) #EDH5309

I am committed to being a servant leader in every context, whether in-person or online. Reading Robert Greenleaf's (1970) essay "The Servant as Leader" as a first-year influenced my approach to leadership (part 1) #EDH5309

@DARleaderdoc Smarter not harder!

#EDH5309 W6 P1: Two big thematic takeaways I have is the future of higher education will strongly incorporate tech and we need to start working smarter, not harder. I plan to incorporate more technology in my classes as part of assignments and participation, like a Twitter chat.

@EmilyOstermeyer Love the focus on sustainable change! A very important priority in higher ed, especially in humanities disciplines like arts and music

@johnccombs Are those old fish or young ones? LOL..

Wk 6, Prompt 3 Why lead online? To fish where the fish are! Students, information, and ideas are developing digitally. I want to be present there so I can interact with others and grow myself. #EDH5309

Wk 6, Prompt 2 Thank you to @AdamGismondi and @lauraosteen for teaching me about student activism in the digital age and the "5 R's", esp the Recognition that what happens online is a reflection of real life. When students speak online, we should pay attention #EDH5309

While I may not incorporate social media into everything I do this year, I'll certainly take the positive attitude I've seen from the panelists and my classmates towards problems and issues that arise.

realizing the power of social media, I've been inspired by the positivity expressed by the panelists and their desire to make their spaces better for others (whether that's students, consumers, co-workers--whomever).

Wk 6 prompt 1: Something that resonated with me across all the panels was this idea that we are always growing and moving forward. Whether this is questioning the return to "normal" post-covid, finding opportunities in online instruction, or #EDH5309

@rodkelley @ItsDrMordecai This is an interesting question! I'm wondering what pedagogical impact this consolidation would have--are there academic programs that would be lost in the wash? Would learning services from an individual institution be maintained with the consolidation?

@ItsDrMordecai brought up an important point regarding right-sizing. We're seeing it continue in the higher ed landscape. Is this a threat to institutional autonomy or a measure of organizational efficiency? insidehighered.com/news/2021/07/1… #EDH5309

@cjanelacosta @JoeSabado Yes!! This is why I wish faculty would better monitor how much graduate students are working, particularly those with direct instructional control. My students could always tell when I was stressed/overworked, despite how well I planned..

"If we take care of our staff, we take care of our students" @JoeSabado, #YES #EDH5309

This week's #panel was filled with so many gems! I really appreciated the acknowledgement that was made by @ItsDrMordecai about understanding the relevance of the times as educators in #highered #EDH5309

@rrezaei Thank you for introducing me to #phdchat! It's great to follow posts from people in the same boat as me 😇

#EDH5309 W5 P1. Thank you to #sapro #highered #phdchat for keeping my feed interesting this semester.

@TJLogan Thank you! I will check it out!

@johnccombs "Managing Transitions" by William Bridges is a great book for framing up large org change.

Wk 5 Prompt 2: @TJLogan I really like your distinction between "change" and "transition". I've noticed that the emotional aspect of transition can keep people from capitalizing on the opportunities change brings (such as the switch to online learning) #EDH5309

Wk 5 Prompt 1: I've learned from #MIndfulness that sometimes a deep breath and some internal awareness will do wonders for my attitude and the quality of my work for the day. Everyday is a journey, and this keeps me grounded. #EDH5309

@Hatcher_Kris @DavidThomasee Agreed- I think any discussion of social media use in higher ed should consider policies and/or guidelines for faculty, staff, and students. #EDH5309

W4 P2 - Social media for IHEs is much like safety, everyone's responsibility. It should be an integrated part IHE structure w/ guidance from marketing experts that clearly serves students. Skillsets should include strong knowledge of subject & effective communication. #EDH5309

@rodkelley Yes- I especially like how your post emphasizes teamwork and collaboration! I feel that too often we may not work with others because of pressure for individual success in a career, publishing, etc. #EDH5309

is a great way to expand our professional networks and be able to rely on the strengths others have to offer. (pt.3) #EDH5309

One of my takeaways from this week's panel with @IAmJennyPetty @TylerAThomas @KristaBoniface was to see marketing as an intentional practice instead of a response to an immediate need. Deliberative messaging should be met with deliberative practice. (pt.1) #EDH5309

@ColquhounJacob @TylerAThomas I think this is a great sentiment for me as well, especially in academia. There always seems to be pressure to know everything and therefore less willingness to admit you don't know something and work with others #EDH5309

@DavidThomasee @EmilyOstermeyer LMAO never gonna live that down-- but it's useful!

@EmilyOstermeyer Even though @johnccombs said it was for old people.. Facebook for the win. LOL

@DARleaderdoc I was digging through the catalog! I knew I wanted some kind of higher ed or ed course and this one popped up

@johnccombs Definitely agree! How did you hear about it @johnccombs?

AFQ: Advertise this class! I don't think anyone in my dept has this class on their radar, and it's been a great experience learning to use #twitter and getting set up on #linkedin #EDH5309