Building and Leading New Academic Programs in Higher Education: A Practical Guide for Faculty

Building and Leading New Academic Programs in Higher Education: A Practical Guide for Faculty is a practical handbook and necessary companion for any faculty member tasked with starting a new major or degree program at the college level, from bachelors to doctoral.

Jackie Clark earned her doctorate in higher education and student affairs at The University of Georgia. She is currently an associate professor and has developed and currently leads two programs; an M.Ed. in higher education and student affairs and a Ph.D. in leadership studies.

Gretchen Oltman has spent the past decade building and leading new academic programs. She is a tenured associate professor and program director of a graduate program at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. A lifelong educator, she also holds a Ph.D. in educational studies, a law degree, and a master’s degree in teaching.