Abstract
Reduced state appropriations and academic program prioritization compounded the pressure on institutions of higher education while responding to COVID-19. This situation has put leaders in uniquely challenging positions. This article, drawing on autoethnographic approaches, summarizes the first-person experiences of women leaders in this setting. Particularly, their reflections regarding the experiences of planning and implementing their COVID-19 responses will be discussed. Recommendations to address the challenges faced will also be illuminated.
Highlights
The increased pressure on institutions of higher education (IHE) to address COVID-19 responses against the backdrop of thin state budgets has prompted academic leaders to address these challenges strategically and creatively
While the focus of this article is articulating the responses to COVID-19, it is important to note that they occurred amidst preexisting state budget cuts of 12.5% and academic program prioritization
The following questions serve as a guide to our COVID-19 responses and address the areas of planning, implementation, and reflection: 1. How did you prepare faculty for the changes in classroom delivery while the institution planned for increased COVID-19 safety measures? 2
Summary
The increased pressure on institutions of higher education (IHE) to address COVID-19 responses against the backdrop of thin state budgets has prompted academic leaders to address these challenges strategically and creatively. We provide first-person experiences of women leaders in this setting to illuminate the planning, implementation, and reflective experiences of addressing the academic environment under COVID-19. We took an autoethnographic approach because it captures the nuances of complex situations (Adams, 2012) These reflections are designed to provide insight on our challenges and strategies we used to respond to COVID-19 in higher education. While the focus of this article is articulating the responses to COVID-19, it is important to note that they occurred amidst preexisting state budget cuts of 12.5% and academic program prioritization. What would be your recommendations for successfully responding to new and continuing COVID-19 challenges?
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