On-Demand WEBINAR

How to Support Success in Faculty Affairs

How to Support Success in Faculty Affairs: Introducing the Faculty Affairs Institutional Readiness (FAIR) Model

Faculty affairs, as a profession, is growing. But without a professional organization or formalized training available, how can you learn from peers and build upon existing best practices?

In this on-demand webinar, we share key success indicators of an effective faculty affairs office based on research from the field. Learn about what challenges are facing your profession, including:

  • Expanding responsibilities
  • Frequent leadership transitions
  • Resourcing concerns

A panel of research and higher education leaders present and discuss the findings.


How to Support Success in Faculty Affairs

Dr. Christopher L.W. Elliott

Assistant Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs, UVA McIntire School of Commerce

Dr. Chris Elliott is Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs at the University of Virginia’s School of Commerce. Previously, he served as the Assistant Dean of Global Affairs at UVA.  

Dr. Teresa Mastin

Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs, Michigan State University 

Teresa Mastin is Michigan State University’s vice provost and associate vice president for faculty and academic staff affairs. In this role she is responsible for envisioning, leading, and implementing the university’s strategic commitment and priority to advance faculty and academic staff success in addition to fostering an academic climate of respect, care, diversity, equity, and inclusion at the university.  

Catherine Shaw

Managing Director, Tyton Partners

Catherine Shaw is a Managing Director and joined Tyton Partners in 2020 in the strategy consulting practice. Cathy has education operating experience, transactional experience, teaching experience, and a strategy consulting background. Just prior to joining Tyton, Cathy served as an adjunct in the Andrew Young School of Public Policy at Georgia State University.


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Want to take a deeper dive into our Faculty Affairs Institutional Readiness (FAIR) framework? Be sure to read our blog and take the self-assessment!