The Distributed Leadership Implementation Work Group (DLIWG aka “the DillyWig”) is designing and implementing a more sustainable model for leadership across academic departments and divisions that supports transparency and consistency, and recognizes the unique needs of departments.
Work In Progress:
- Develop a transparent and objective process for determining appropriate release time according to key department characteristics
- Development of assistant dean structure
- Development of assistant department chair structure
- Posting of senior instructional operations coordinator roles to support chairs and deans
- Partner with the Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs leadership to update the Administrative Rule on faculty workload
Our Goal: Build a leadership model that supports long-term sustainability, clarity, and belonging.
Distributed Leadership Implementation Work Group Members
- Instructional Associate Vice Chancellor & co-lead: Brandon Whatley
- Instructional Associate Vice Chancellor & co-lead: Beth Knight
- Managing Director, Instructional Operations and Initiatives: David Borden
- Instructional Dean: Toño Ramirez
- Instructional Dean: Lorlie Braxton
- Department Chair: Jeffrey Muhammad
- Department Chair: Brian Bocknack
- Department Chair: Carleen Sanchez
- Department Chair: Jessica Hejny
- Department Chair: Mike Shoebroek
- Assistant Department Chair: Kyle Nutter
- Assistant Department Chair: Pedro Merced
- Assistant Department Chair: Yousif De Valle
- Associate Dean: Tiffany Ricks
- Assistant Dean Jason Vidrine
- Assistant Dean: Jamie Rogers
- Faculty Member: Julz Decker
- Faculty Member: Farrah Keeler
- Faculty Member (Faculty Senate appointee): Pamela Carlile
Recent Updates
- DLIWG Update – 05/11/26
Guidance for Academic Year 2027: ADC Release Time Supplement As we transition into Academic Year 2027 (AY27), Department Chairs can submit a justification to their respective Deans requesting additional release for Assistant Department Chair (ADC) … Continue reading
- DLIWG Update – 04/17/26 (Assistant Department Chair Guidance)
On behalf of the Distributed Leadership Implementation Work Group (DLIWG), we want to express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to advance this important work together. As we conclude the current phase of design and … Continue reading
- Core/Standard Assistant Department Chair Roles
Faculty Evaluation At the department level, and in coordination with instructional leadership: Hiring (Hourly, Staff, and Faculty) At the department level, and in coordination with instructional leadership: Onboarding and Faculty Development At the department level, … Continue reading
- DLIWG Update – 12/18/25
Dear Dr. Scott, As the Distributed Leadership Implementation Work Group (DLIWG) prepares for Spring 2026 implementation, we respectfully request your consideration of an initial implementation phase focused on department chairs leading the college’s largest and … Continue reading
- DLIWG Update – 12/17/25
Dear Dr. Scott, On behalf of the Distributed Leadership Implementation Work Group (DLIWG), we want to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support and for the opportunity to advance this important work together. As … Continue reading