Education and Teaching Graduate Degrees

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Academic Dean

An academic dean holds authority over a specific academic institution such as a college or university, or over a specific department within the institution, such as a Dean of the School of Medicine. An academic dean is responsible for approving faculty hiring, overseeing budget, fundraising, setting... see more academic rules and policies, developing academic programs and performing other administrative functions. An academic dean may also coordinate student activities, participate in activities of faculty committees, advise president of educational institution on academic matters and provide academic counseling or advising to students and faculty. The academic dean must have the ability to improve school programs and monitor policies, while making sure all accreditation, State, and Federal criterion concerning academics is strictly followed.

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High School Teacher

Secondary school teachers instruct students in junior and senior high schools. They conduct classes in academic subjects, such as English and mathematics, or skills, such as mechanical drawing and woodworking. They start with the basics and add complexity to spur students' imaginations and intellects... see more and to prepare them for advanced education and jobs as adults. Teachers also help their colleagues plan courses that use new methods and materials and organize extracurricular activities such as sports and social groups. They work as teams that include school administrators, school counselors, and school psychologists. Their work goes beyond the classroom to include parents, parent groups, and community and governmental agencies.