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Administrators share leadership lessons at Ohio State forum
Finding mentors, identifying professional development opportunities and preparing for career advancement were focal points of an April 15 leadership forum hosted by The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences. The forum was co-sponsored by the College of Engineering and the Fisher College of Business.
The event, held at Understory near the Columbus campus, brought together faculty, staff and students from various departments and featured speakers from higher education institutions across the country.
Keynote speakers Leslie Wong, interim president of Connecticut College, and Adele Brumfield, vice provost for enrollment management at the University of Michigan, shared insights on effective leadership.
Wong said he encourages faculty and staff to pursue professional development opportunities to prepare for leadership roles. One particularly successful strategy is to take a sabbatical from a current position and acquire skills in another department within the university.
“I really like the concept of internal sabbaticals, especially for senior administrators,” Wong said. Administrators who have taken these opportunities at various institutions he’s led “found [solutions] that saved us.”
Wong said a key component of leadership is learning to balance a desire to help others with the day-to-day demands of a high-profile position.
“A good starting point is acknowledging that being educators means explicitly and absolutely that we want to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, communities and within this culture we call higher education,” he said. “After all, why would you want to do anything in your life if it didn’t make a difference?”
Brumfield also said she has been motivated throughout her career to make a difference, especially in the lives of students who face barriers to accessing higher education. When she held previous administrative roles at institutions such as Denison University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Brumfield said mentors from diverse backgrounds helped her identify advancement opportunities.
“Sometimes those who will mentor you may have lived a different life,” she said, “but they believe in the work that you do.”
Helping others reach their full potential benefits all parties involved, Brumfield said. She cited the example of a health challenge that caused her to take a leave of absence while serving as the director of admissions and recruitment at UW-Madison.
“You never know when succession planning will be needed. My team stepped up while I was away,” she said. “Lessons in leadership come in many forms.”
A panel discussion featured Derrick Tillman-Kelly, chief of staff to College of Engineering Dean Ayanna Howard, and Michelle Duguid, associate professor at Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson School of Business. Lisa Barclay, assistant dean of staff at Ohio State’s College of Engineering, moderated the discussion.
Tillman-Kelly and Duguid offered perspectives on how professionals who are new to administrative roles can gain valuable experience while prioritizing self-care.
Before taking on a new assignment, Tillman-Kelly said it’s beneficial to ask, “Does the willingness to do this work and serve fulfill me? Does it invite me into a space where if I did not do it, I would be upset with myself? If those answers are yes, then it’s easier for me to say yes [to the assignment].”
When tapped to take on additional responsibility, higher-education professionals can be more effective by asking for support, Duguid said.
“I ask for resources. … You need to ask for what you need to be successful in whatever role,” she said. “That’s been useful in helping me to be present and try to do the best.”
The forum was organized by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The event was designed to identify best practices in leadership, said Korie Little Edwards, the office’s interim associate dean.
“It was a great gathering of learning and fellowship among faculty and staff and others,” she said, “not only from the College of Arts and Sciences, but across the university.”
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Piketon, Ohio (WSAZ) – Folks in southern Ohio are waking up to power outages and road closures.
Route 32 in Pike County is down to one westbound and one eastbound lane due to debris on the roadway.
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The dispatcher said storm damage from flooding and trees being knocked down has affected US 50.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clarence Burley, II, affectionately known as “Lil Man,” entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 60, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Born on May 22, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley.
He attended Ursuline High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.
Clarence was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years employed at Classic Optical Corporation as a Lens and Frame Specialist. Known for his skill and precision, he was recognized as one of the top lens shapers during his tenure with the company. He also worked for Goodwill Industries, where his exceptional work ethic earned him recognition and awards for outstanding service.
A devoted fan of the Oakland Raiders, Clarence enjoyed football, boxing, roller skating, and bowling. In his younger years, he was also an accomplished swimmer. He loved life and cherished spending time with family and friends. Whether enjoying a cruise vacation, visiting the lake to admire the water, debating sports statistics from A to Z, or simply sharing laughter with loved ones, Clarence brought joy wherever he went.
Known for his impeccable style, Clarence was often dressed to perfection. He was especially proud of his many Cadillacs, but none more than his beloved Cadillac Seville, affectionately known as “the baby caddy.” He could often be found cruising through the city, listening to music and enjoying the ride. His infectious smile, strength, humor, and generous spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In 1999, Clarence met the love of his life, the former Cathy Winphrie. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting bond, and they were united in holy matrimony in 2015. Together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cathy Burley; his children, Shannie (Meisha) Burley of Atlanta, Georgia; DeShawn Burley (fiancée Ziah) of Warren, Ohio; Eddie W. Matthews; and Montell Cochrane; his beloved grandchildren, Zaira, DeShawn, Jr., Deondra, Audrionna, Eddie, Jr., Quiara, Azel, Anyia, Marquel, Aiden, Adalese, Meadow, and Amatureas; five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Eula Winphrie; brothers-in-law, James (Jamie) Winphrie and Timothy (Kori) Winphrie; sisters-in-law, Regina Winphrie and Azella Burley; niece Helleenia Winphrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley; his brother, Wesley Burley; and his grandmother, Carrie Davis.
Though Clarence’s earthly journey has ended, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the family he loved, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His strength, perseverance, laughter, and love will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
A homegoing celebration will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church , a visitation with the family will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Martin Funeral Home. For additional information, please call (330) 743-4098.
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A couple that was charged after investigators say they abandoned two dogs and a cat at an apartment in Warren entered guilty pleas in Warren Municipal Court this week.
Courtney Iser pleaded guilty to three counts of abandoning animals and two counts of cruelty to companion animals, and Isaiah Gilbert pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to companion animals. Sentencing is set for July 7.
The two were charged in May after the animals were found in unsafe and unhealthy conditions without food or water at an apartment on South Street SE. Police were called to the apartment on reports that the animals had been left without care. Iser was charged first, and Gilbert was charged a short time later.
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