Dean Rishel

Background

About Dean Rishel

I am a senior higher education administrator with a history of progressively more responsible roles working in higher education. I value collaborative work with others, diversity & antiracism, development, and rigorous assessment of outcomes. I possess skills in leadership, active listening, public speaking, technical writing, and clinical psychology. My top 10 StrengthsFinder results are: 1. Restorative - I am skilled at dealing with problems and improving outcomes. Achiever - I work hard and I get results. Discipline - I create order and I ensure operations are smooth. Deliberative - I anticipate obstacles and make decisions accordingly with great care. Consistency - I look for balance and I treat everyone fairly. Relator - I value close relationships and I enjoy working hard with others to achieve outcomes. Harmony - I seek feedback from others when making decisions and I look for consensus. Competition - I strive to be the best at what I do and I enjoy contests. Significance - I value independence and I seek recognition for my work. Analytical - I use critical thinking when making decisions to consider all angles.