Not Quite 'Them', Not Quite 'Us': Why it's Difficult for Former Deans to Go Home Again

19 Pages Posted: 10 Oct 2006 Last revised: 29 May 2008

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Nancy B. Rapoport

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law

Date Written: June 25, 2007

Abstract

Here is the final version of the article that discusses the many lessons I learned while serving in the administration of three different law schools. Among other things, the article discusses the problems with shared governance and with linking rights and responsibilities of faculty members. Comments are always welcome.

Keywords: Deaning, administration, law schools, shared governance, governance

JEL Classification: K00, K49, L20, M12

Suggested Citation

Rapoport, Nancy B., Not Quite 'Them', Not Quite 'Us': Why it's Difficult for Former Deans to Go Home Again (June 25, 2007). Toledo Law Review, Vol. 38, p. 81, 2007, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 08-22, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=936251

Nancy B. Rapoport (Contact Author)

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