With so many people shipping out from high-ranking Ball State University administrative positions, it may feel as if the school is losing its roots.
Today, members of the administration and faculty are retiring -- some after more than 30 years with the university. Many of the administrators and faculty members on their way out have set an example for those of us who have dreams of career advancement dancing in our heads. Of those retiring, five have worked at Ball State for over 30 years, two for over 25 years and another two for 15 or more years.
Here, we have nine individuals who are united by one common trait: They are dedicated workers who believe in everything Ball State has to offer, a quality that many employers would like to foster, if only they could find the seed in their applicants.
Ball State is currently searching for many positions -- some big jobs, like the provost, and some smaller jobs, like professors. While the best applicant should always be selected, those choosing the new employees should watch out for those applicants who only wish to use Ball State as a stepping stone.
Those kind of administrators can be especially dangerous to the university and its morale.
Often, new administrators wanting to make a name for themselves will decide to change numerous things about the university that hires them, without necessarily considering the traditions, history and general direction of the university on a wider scale.
At the time new administrators are hired, changes might need to be made to the university; however, the reasons for those changes must be for the benefit of the university, rather than of the person making them.
Ball State might very well need a fresh breath of air, but the university needs to be able to thrive off of that breath for years to come, no matter who is in charge.
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