Transition from Educator to Educator-Administrator in Tertiary Language Program Administration
By Wesley Curtis
City University of Hong Kong
In the context of tertiary language programs, the transition from Educator to Educator-Administrator is one for which the vocation of teaching may present partial or limited pathways for relevant professional development. As such, practitioners assuming first-time responsibility for the leadership of an academic or service unit responsible for institution-wide language education/support may encounter challenges associated with (1) expectations of the role; and/or (2) prior preparatory activities. This is particularly true for those who find themselves thrust into the role of acting Educator-Administrator with very limited notice.
In this session, Dr. Wesley Curtis will draw upon his own experience in local and international contexts, including self-financed and centrally funded programs, to explore implications for professional development. He will offer actionable advice for educators considering roles in tertiary language program administration, as well as for those who may be navigating similar career transitions.
Biography
Serving City University of Hong Kong as Head of the Chan Feng Men-lin Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre, Dr. Curtis is the incumbent President of the Association of Hong Kong Language Centres and a former Vice President of the US-based Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP). His professional interests lie in second language acquisition, digital learning, and the internationalization of higher education institutions