In this episode, Carolyn Mattiske, Director of the SUNY SAIL Institute, talks about the great work she and her colleagues are doing to prepare academic leaders across 64 campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, based on the Six Domains of Leadership. Carolyn also provides valuable tips related to training chairs, time management, and shares a powerful acronym for W.A.I.T.
Dr. Chris Jochum
Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust program serving over 900 future teachers. With a comprehensive professional background spanning more than two decades that includes serving as a public-school ESL and Spanish teacher, an education professor and a university leader, Chris is dedicated to improving organizations and the lives of those within them by developing effective leaders. Known for his relational and transformative leadership, he has successfully led the development of new academic programs designed to meet the needs of both aspiring educators and school districts across the U.S. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Chris has shared his expertise with leaders in public schools and colleges and universities within the U.S. and internationally based on the notion that leadership is influence through relationships, courage, character, and service. His research focuses on developing and empowering K-12 teacher leaders and training department chairs and deans in higher education.
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Carolyn Mattiske
Carolyn Mattiske serves as the Director of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) Academic & Innovative Leadership (SAIL) Institute and Organizational Development for SUNY System Administration. The SAIL Institute supports higher education professionals at SUNY and beyond, including both experienced and aspiring leaders, through a broad portfolio of programming and services. Carolyn holds a master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technologies, is an organizational learning strategist recognized for award-winning leadership programs and is a certified trainer for DiSC and Crucial Conversations. With over 15 years of experience designing, delivering and managing adult learning and leadership programs, Carolyn leads operations for the SAIL Institute. She joined SUNY in 2017 and quickly expanded program offerings and services to include a Mindful Leadership series, CIO Leadership Academy, Business Officers’ Leadership Academy, Department Chair Academies, Inclusive Citizen Leader series, a Winter Leadership Academy, free online webinars, student leadership programming, and much more. Carolyn plays a lead role in administering SAIL’s signature programs, including the Executive Leadership Academy and Summer Leadership Program, and consults with campuses to create custom leadership development solutions. She also led projects to improve the 360 leadership skills inventory online system and secure an organization-wide learning management system to meet compliance and professional development needs across the 64 campus system. Much of her work includes a focus on ensuring leaders see their role in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive environments where all people can bring their full selves to work and perform at their best.
