Debunking the Myths of Professionalism Today

Historically, higher education embraced an idea of “professionalism” that included standards of professional behaviors, dialect, communication, and even how we dress for work. Many of these aspects are rooted in notions of the dominant culture and excluded, either implicitly or explicitly, other approaches to being a professional, and a leader. Recently, seismic changes in every realm, including education, health, culture, and social and political spheres, have upended the standby definition of professionalism as our working lives moved online. For some leaders in higher education, the belief that professionalism is in alignment with the mission of higher education has been undermined and threatened. Unless we address the changing nature of the expectations of the higher ed professional we’re likely to remain trapped in a construct of today’s leader that is out of step with reality. This webinar will explore these changes through a range of topics, and it will look at how professionalism…