1. Allied Dental Education Leadership Convening and Training Meeting
Fulfilling the Academic Mission While Addressing Societal Expectations
Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D.
@BrendaJayAllen
June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018
Advancing Allied Dental Education Leadership for New Systems and Models of Collaborative Care

2. Societal Expectations of Higher Education
Affordability Access ROI Job/Career Security Public Good

3. Societal Challenges to Higher Education*
Sustainability Provision of health care Renewal of economic vitality Instilling core human values Strengthening social structures
*National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, April 2008

4. Higher Education: Past & Present
Purpose Students Faculty, staff, administrators Curriculum Community relations Social accountability

5. Implications for Leaders
Strategize for change Focus on mission, values Infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion Foster collaboration Expand reach Be a lifelong learner

6. Traits of Inclusive Leaders*
Commitment Courage Cognizance of Bias Curiosity Cultural Intelligence Collaboration
Deloitte University Press which heralds inclusive leadership as “a new capability that is vital to the way leadership is executed”. Based on a comprehensive review of literature and experiences with over 1,000 global leaders across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States; in-depth interviews with leaders and subject matter experts; and, surveys of over 1,500 employees on their perceptions of inclusion interviews.
six signature traits—in terms of what they think about and what they do—that are reinforce
ng and interrelated. they are very tangible and developable.
*Bourke, J. & Dillon, B. (2016). The six signature traits of inclusive leadership: Thriving in a diverse new world. Deloitte University Press.

7. Engaging Higher Education in Societal Challenges of the 21st Century.
“In conjunction with a range of other stakeholders, universities and colleges must create a stronger sense that meeting the educational needs of the 21st century is essential for the nation’s continued vitality.”
Engaging Higher Education in Societal Challenges of the 21st Century.
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, April 2008, p. 9.