Seattle University School of Law through its Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, University of Washington School of Law, and the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT), offer this biennial workshop to encourage and assist members of underrepresented groups to pursue deanships and other university and law school leadership positions. The workshop will help you
This workshop is suggested not only for those considering deaning, but also for those who are planning an upcoming dean search and for those who work closely with the dean, including associate deans.
For more information, contact Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu or call (206) 398-4283.
Fee includes workshop materials and meals.
Early bird registration received by August 31, 2011:
$250 for SALT members
$350 for non-members of SALT
Registration received after August 31, 2011:
$300 for SALT members
$400 for non-members of SALT
On-site registration:
$375 for SALT members
$475 for non-members of SALT
| Friday, September 23, 2011 | |
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast First floor, Sullivan Hall |
| 9 - 9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction Room 110, Sullivan Hall Mark Niles Dean, Seattle University School of Law |
| 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Session 1: What and Why: Deciding to Become a Dean Room 110, Sullivan Hall What is the dean's job? What are the key areas of decanal responsibility? What are the rewards and challenges of deaning? When is the right time? Moderator Angela Onwuachi-Willig Charles M. And Marion J. Professor of Law The University of Iowa College of Law Speakers Mark C. Niles Dean, Seattle University School of Law Nell Jessup Newton Dean, University of Notre Dame Law School Kimberly A. Yuracko Interim Dean, Northwestern University School of Law |
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 a.m. - noon | Session 2: Where and How: Succeeding in the Selection Process Room 110, Sullivan Hall Which deanship is the right one for you? What career strategies make one an attractive candidate?d How do you get into the pool of potential candidates? What are committees or search firms looking for? How can you succeed as a candidate? What are schools really looking for in selecting a dean? What should you know about interviewing, campus visits, the job talk, and meetings with the university leadership and other stakeholders? Moderator Fabio Arcila, Jr. Professor of Law, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Speakers Stacy L. Leeds Dean, The University of Arkansas School of Law Jane Korn Dean, Gonzaga University School of Law María Pabón López, Dean, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
| noon - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch Roundtable Room 110, Sullivan Hall Using Associate Deans Effectively: A Roundtable Discussion Moderator Adele Morrison, Associate Professor of Law, Wayne State University Speakers Jose Gabilondo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Florida International University College of Law Natasha Martin Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development Catherine E. Smith Associate Dean of Institutional Diversity and Inclusiveness University of Denver Sturm College of Law |
| 1:45 - 3 p.m. | Session 3: Accepting the Job and Key First Steps Room 110, Sullivan Hall "Be careful what you wish for!" What should you be thinking about and negoatiating for if you get an offer? What are key first steps for a newly-appointed dean? Moderator Beverly Moran Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School Speakers John Y. Gotanda Dean, Villanova University School of Law Blake Morant Dean, Wake Forest University School of Law Kent D. Syverud Dean, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Session 4: Institutional Priorities and the Budget Room 110, Sullivan Hall What are successful models of a balance between faculty governance and decanal authority? How do you keep the university on your side? How can you keep the alumni engaged and involved? What are the techniques for cultivating the bench and the bar? How to interact with AALS and ABA? How to identify and articulate institutional goals and priorities. How to "put the money where the mouth is." What is the process and structure of the budget? How to best manage the budget allocations. Moderator Trina Jones, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law Speakers Richard Bird Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Seattle University School of Law Elliott Milstein Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Reception 2nd Floor Gallery, Sullivan Hall Remarks from Robert S. Chang, Executive director of Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality Associate Dean, Development and Faculty Research Co-presidents of SALT Raquel Aldana Professor of Law, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law Steve Bender Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law |
| Saturday, September 24, 2011 | |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Breakfast First floor, Sullivan Hall |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m. | Session 5: Decanal Interface with Different Constituencies and Stake-Holders Room 110, Sullivan Hall What are successful models of a balance between faculty governance and decanal authority? How do you keep the university on your side. How can you keep the alumni engaged and involved? What are the techniques for cultivating the bench and the bar? How to interact with AALS and ABA? Moderator Peggie R. Smith Charles Nagel Professor of Employment & Labor Law Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Speakers Adrienne Davis Vice Provost, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Joan W. Howarth Dean, Michigan State University College of Law |
| 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 - noon | Session 6: Where is the Money? Room 110, Sullivan Hall How to secure and enhance revenue generation streams. How best to interface with the university and legislators. What are successful development strategies for different schools? What are common mistakes that should be avoided? Moderator Robert S. Chang Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development Seattle University School of Law Speakers Gail Agrawal Dean, University of Iowa College of Law Kellye Y. Testy Dean, University Washington School of Law John White Dean, University of Nevada in Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law |
| Noon - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch Roundtable Room 110, Sullivan Hall SALT Values and Law School Leadership - A Roundtable Conversation Moderator Robert S. Chang Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development Seattle University School of Law Speakers Raquel Aldana Professor of Law, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law Steve Bender Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law Joan Howarth Dean, Michigan State University College of Law Kellye Y. Testy Dean, University of Washington School of Law John White, Dean University of Nevada in Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law End of Conference |
Sponsored by: Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, Seattle University School of Law; University of Washington School of Law; and the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT).
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (airline service provided by all major airlines)
Seattle University is located approximately 15 miles north of Seattle Tacoma International Airport, about a 20-30-minute drive depending upon traffic.
Take the James St. exit off I-5 (exit 164A). Turn right on James street and follow past Broadway. Before you reach 12th Avenue turn right onto the 11th Avenue roadway. The visitor parking lot information booth will be directly ahead. Stop for parking information and campus directions.
Seattle University School of Law is located in Sullivan Hall on the south end of the campus. The law school is physically located on the corner of 12th Avenue & East Columbia Street.
Silver Cloud – Broadway, located across the street from Seattle University and a 5-minute walk to Seattle University School of Law. Rooms are available at special rates: $149/night for a single king bed and $159/night for rooms with two queen beds; parking and tax are not included. Call 1-800-590-1801 when making reservations. You must specify: “Promoting Diversity in Deanships” in order to get the special rate by Monday, August 29, 2011. Online booking is possible by following the instructions
here.
Hotel address:
1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
1-800-590-1801
Seattle is home to many award-winning restaurants. Please use this restaurant guide to view our recommendations.
For a more extensive list of hotels in Seattle, or if you have additional logistical questions, please contact Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu or (206) 398-4283.
The First Biennial Workshop on Promoting Diversity in Law School Leadership was sponsored by the Seattle University School of Law and the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) and was held in Seattle, Washington, on September 28-29, 2007. A number of panelists as well as select proceedings were published in the Seattle University Law Review. These materials may be of interest to those interested in pursuing a law school leadership position.
Encouraging Diversity in Law School Deanships
Kellye Y. Testy
Deaning for Whom? Means and Ends in Legal Education
Hon. Kristin Booth Glen
Recruiting Sexual Minorities and People with Disabilities to be Dean
Joan W. Howarth
Be Careful What you Wish for: Succeeding in the Dean Candidate Pool
Gail B. Agrawal
Leading Change in Legal Education: Good News for Diversity
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Knowing Which Deanship is the Right One
R. Lawrence Dessem
Succeeding in the Candidate Pool: Resources Available for Persons Interested in Becoming a Law School Dean
David A. Brennan
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find me the Perfect (Decanal) Match
William B.T. Mock
Deciding to Become a Dean
Kevin R. Johnson
Peter Alexander
Linda Ammons
Understanding the Dean's Job
Barry R. Vickery
Succeeding in the Candidate Pool
W. H. Knight
Accepting the Job and First Key Steps
Linda Crane
Edward Rubin
Aviam Soifer