Considering how fastidious he was about both recording his sins, and unfailingly wretched to most people (like the summer he threatened to burn down his mother’s house with her in it), he’d probably have made a fine modern AssDean
August 13, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Considering how fastidious he was about both recording his sins, and unfailingly wretched to most people (like the summer he threatened to burn down his mother’s house with her in it), he’d probably have made a fine modern AssDean
Expect a "soft open" this Fall and a full first cohort in Fall 2027! #AssDean #deanlife #AcademicLeadership
More on the end of my associate dean role at link below. (2/2)
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My Last day as Associate Dean
Today is my last day as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington. As my three year...
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July 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Expect a "soft open" this Fall and a full first cohort in Fall 2027! #AssDean #deanlife #AcademicLeadership
More on the end of my associate dean role at link below. (2/2)
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More on the end of my associate dean role at link below. (2/2)
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Today is my last day as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at IU Luddy. As my three years draw to a close, I find myself with more thoughts than the character limit, so I wrote a short article. :-) #assdean #leadership #academia #education
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My Last day as Associate Dean
Today is my last day as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington. As my three year...
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June 30, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Today is my last day as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at IU Luddy. As my three years draw to a close, I find myself with more thoughts than the character limit, so I wrote a short article. :-) #assdean #leadership #academia #education
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Short for Ass-istant AssDean
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Short for Ass-istant AssDean
What is an AssDean
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
What is an AssDean
So that is the abbreviation?!?! Why does my AssDean keep giving me dirty looks when I say it? 🙃
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
So that is the abbreviation?!?! Why does my AssDean keep giving me dirty looks when I say it? 🙃
This is a campus wide list and the chain was started by an AssDean. I love every minute of it.
November 27, 2024 at 5:38 PM
This is a campus wide list and the chain was started by an AssDean. I love every minute of it.
A seemingly rare writing day for a tired AssDean.
Fall has definitely arrived in Atlanta!
Fall has definitely arrived in Atlanta!
October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A seemingly rare writing day for a tired AssDean.
Fall has definitely arrived in Atlanta!
Fall has definitely arrived in Atlanta!
Sorry no, the AssDean already sent a message that they expect all zombie faculty to work 24hrs since sleep will no longer be needed
October 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM
Sorry no, the AssDean already sent a message that they expect all zombie faculty to work 24hrs since sleep will no longer be needed
4 levels: 1. Dean/UL/Director, 2. AssDean/AUL/AssDir, 3. Dept Heads / managers, 4. Front line librarians/staff #acrl2011 #successplan
November 15, 2024 at 10:06 PM
4 levels: 1. Dean/UL/Director, 2. AssDean/AUL/AssDir, 3. Dept Heads / managers, 4. Front line librarians/staff #acrl2011 #successplan
Is AssDean a DEI position?
October 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Is AssDean a DEI position?
I have my annual review with my AssDean today and of course I’ve been awake since 3am fretting about it. Having to explain and justify my outcomes as a super productive historian to a nursing academic administrator is the absolute worst part of my job.
April 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I have my annual review with my AssDean today and of course I’ve been awake since 3am fretting about it. Having to explain and justify my outcomes as a super productive historian to a nursing academic administrator is the absolute worst part of my job.
I hope that two books coming out might keep the AssDean gremlins at bay for a minute lol
January 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I hope that two books coming out might keep the AssDean gremlins at bay for a minute lol
Plus I’m in a war with my AssDean about teaching so I woke up from rage dreams about that. I feel like this is not a normal way to live?!
November 30, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Plus I’m in a war with my AssDean about teaching so I woke up from rage dreams about that. I feel like this is not a normal way to live?!
Awake at 1am having a panic attack thanks to my toxic AssDean
November 28, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Awake at 1am having a panic attack thanks to my toxic AssDean
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University President’s Response to Student Dissent Mad Libs
To our treasured [COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY NAME] community,
This week, the unthinkable occurred on our [REVERENT ADJECTIVE] campus. An [INFLAMMATORY CO...
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May 9, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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@schooltruth.bsky.social is that @assdean on my left?
December 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
@schooltruth.bsky.social is that @assdean on my left?
Wait, I don’t think there is an AssDean account on here. This reminds me that it needs one.
June 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wait, I don’t think there is an AssDean account on here. This reminds me that it needs one.
Whomever posted the defamatory image targeting #AssDean Thomas in the SECOND FLOOR WOMEN’S BATHROOM will be identified and disciplined accordingly.
Security footage is currently being reviewed.
P.S. The Art Department is looking for a good artist! You should contact them.
Security footage is currently being reviewed.
P.S. The Art Department is looking for a good artist! You should contact them.
May 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Whomever posted the defamatory image targeting #AssDean Thomas in the SECOND FLOOR WOMEN’S BATHROOM will be identified and disciplined accordingly.
Security footage is currently being reviewed.
P.S. The Art Department is looking for a good artist! You should contact them.
Security footage is currently being reviewed.
P.S. The Art Department is looking for a good artist! You should contact them.
Shhh don’t the anyone but I’m getting a promotion to AssDean, Senior Executive Associate Vice President–Level. My salary will be expanded, my duties will lessen, and I’ll continue my benevolent rule! I’m sorry that you won’t be getting raises along with me.
December 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Shhh don’t the anyone but I’m getting a promotion to AssDean, Senior Executive Associate Vice President–Level. My salary will be expanded, my duties will lessen, and I’ll continue my benevolent rule! I’m sorry that you won’t be getting raises along with me.