1. T2.2-Riding a Crazy Horse to a Burning Stable

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3. Adapting to the Challenges of the Next Generation Registrar  Presenter: Susan Patton, Senior Associate Registrar, Elon University  Presenter: Dr. Rod Parks, Registrar, Elon University

5. Fun “Facts” Survey

11. What were some Challenges???

12. Uncertainty

13. In House Candidate

14. Uncertainty In House Candidate Former Registrar

16. The Big State University The Small Private University

17. BEFORE

19. AFTER

23. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know.

24. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives.

25. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what.

26. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic.

27. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic. 5. Don’t be afraid to share opinions and thoughts.

28. Recommendations to those in transition 1. Be confident in what you know. 2. Be willing to look at other perspectives. 3. Embrace the changes. They are coming, no matter what. 4. Be optimistic. 5. Don’t be afraid to share opinions and thoughts. 6. And remember, a fresh set of eyes can be a good thing.

30. “The Other Side” Challenges 1. Unique duties 2. Reporting structure 3. The academic calendar 4. Marketing the Registrar’s Office 5. Maintaining culture 6. Continuity

31. “ Recommendations” Recommendations 1. Empower employees to provide input 2. Understand history and legacy 3. Make a connection with previous Registrar – if possible 4. You have one year so ask early and often 5. Empower each person with a voice 6. Continuity

32. “Recommendations” Recommendations 7. Take advantage of office visits by senior leadership 8. Hubris my friends…..Hubris

33. Questions or Comments?? Susan Patton spatton@elon.edu Rod Parks rparks4@elon.edu