Testimonials

Dr. Pablo S. Blesa Aledo

Vice Rector of International Relations and Communication, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, España.

"Daniel Julius teaches in our International Graduate Program at UCAM. His historical perspective and contemporary understanding of the geopolitical realities that shape U.S. European relations is significant He is an expert teacher and communicator, as well as a recognized expert in the field of international higher education. I have benefited from his wise counsel over the last 25 years."

Kathy Alvino

Former Vice President for Human Resources, Providence College

"Dan Julius is one of the most knowledgeable, insightful, and considerate Human Resources professionals I have had the good fortune to work with over the years. His advice and guidance have been invaluable."

Dr. James Baron

William S. Beinecke Professor of Management (and Professor of Sociology, by courtesy), Yale School of Management

"Dan Julius is a preeminent expert on labor management relations in the United States, especially in higher education, where he has done extensive work as both a research scholar and practitioner. He is a skilled, engaging, and effective presenter to diverse audiences. He has at his command a wealth of leadership experience and insight derived from having occupied numerous senior roles in college and university academic administration."

Dr. James Bean

Chair, Board of Trustees, Harvey Mudd College. Former Provost at the University of Oregon and Northeastern University

"We engaged Dan Julius during the initial contract negotiation with faculty at a public R1 university. Dan brought experience and a constructive approach to our deliberations. Dan’s belief that the process could benefit both faculty and the institution contributed greatly our peace of mind and satisfactory outcome."

George W. Casey, Jr.

General, U.S. Army (retired); Distinguished Visiting Lecturer of Leadership, S.C. Johnson College of Business, Cornell University

"I’ve known Dan Julius for almost a decade. I have been impressed with the strategic insights he has gained from his almost 50 years of experience working in Higher Education. He is a person of character and intellect who would be an asset to any organization."

Dr. Dale L. Nelson Cope

Research Project Director, University of Kansas

"Dan Julius is one of the most intelligent and perceptive individuals with whom I have worked over the years. We had great success competing for state and federal funds to study and evaluate programs in workforce development, teacher training, international academic programs, and native cultures. He is committed to academic excellence and able to assemble various groups and constituencies to work together to achieve shared goals. He has led research endeavors involving professionals from many disciplinary and cultural backgrounds and was the consummate diplomate when dealing with intelligent and strong-minded faculty and administrators. His sense of humor and dispassionate approach disarm those with more parochial concerns, I learned a great deal from him."

Dr. Rudolph Crew

Clinical Professor, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. Former Positions, President, Medgar Evers College, CUNY, Chancellor New York City Public School System, Superintendent, Miami Public School System

"I have worked with Dan for many years and consider him a good friend and advisor. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, initiating and implementing international and domestic partnerships, program and institutional assessment, facilitating shared governance and other collaborative decision-making bodies. Quite candidly, he has a rare gift, a combination of common sense, empathy, political acumen, and significant experience in educational administration. I have found his counsel invaluable."

Tamara T. Cunningham

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Initiatives, University of California, San Diego

"I worked with Dan Julius for many years and consider him a mentor and friend. He was instrumental in my success at New Jersey City University. He is truly committed, both in behavior and practice, to programs and initiatives championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. His work with international partners enabled the university to fund and implement joint degrees, study abroad programs, increase international enrollment and elevate the conversation around what it means be a global campus. He has very high standards for himself and others, was an excellent Provost and Senior Vice President, and in many ways was notonly responsible for raising the academic profile and footprint of this university, but he also positively influenced my career trajectory. Dan doesn’t just lead—he grows leaders and he leaves a legacy of capacity building in everything he touches."

Dr. Alison Davis-Blake

Executive Leadership Fellow, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. Former Dean of Business, University of Michigan and University of Minnesota, Former President, Bentley University

"I have known Dr. Daniel Julius for many years, most recently having hired him to work collaboratively with faculty on the development of new faculty and HR policies. During this time, he also facilitated a leadership retreat for the faculty and staff Provost's Office where they established frameworks and set priorities for their work. Dan brings a rich mix of experience to all of his engagements. He is an accomplished researcher, having published on many of the topics on which he consults. But, he also brings practical experience as a Senior Vice President and Provost to his work. This unique mix of a strong theoretical orientation with years of leadership experience makes Dan an incredibly grounded, creative, and practical partner for anyone looking to address complex issues related to faculty affairs, collective bargaining, and leadership. In the increasingly competitive and dynamic world of higher education, Dan Julius is the advisor you want to have in your corner ."

Nicholas DiGiovanni

Managing Partner, Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

"I have known Dan Julius for nearly 45 years and represented institutions and systems where he was a systemwide senior leader. We have worked together as research collaborators on labor management relations, negotiations, and higher education management. He is nationally recognized as an experienced employer representative, consultant, and scholar. I have benefited immeasurably through my interaction and work with Dan, and I am aware of many others who feel similarly."

Brian Fijal

Former Associate Vice President, and Director of Management Programs, Center for Higher Education for Research and Development (CHERD), University of Manitoba

"I have known and worked with Dan for years. In addition to respecting his knowledge and experience, I regard him as a good friend. Dan has an extensive background in higher education and collective bargaining. As a result of his experience as a professor and practitioner, he has a rare and unique understanding of the relationship between labor management relationships and institutional effectiveness. He is an engaging and effective speaker who relates well to diverse audiences. Dan worked extensively in Canada for years as a workshop leader, consultant, and teacher in highly successful national programs and on many campuses. He is a valuable asset to a senior management team."

Dr. Antonio R. Flores

President and CEO, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

"On behalf of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), I want to thank you for conducting a webinar on the topic of Advocacy in Higher Education Settings for members of the fifth cohort of our Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. Your presentation was well received, and our Fellows will certainly benefit from your insights.

We appreciate your ongoing support of this important initiative and look forward to your continued involvement in our professional leadership programs.

Again, thank you for your participation in this year's La Academia de Liderazgo program."

Dr. Eric M. Friedman

President, Bergen Community College

"I have collaborated with Daniel on many projects and initiatives over the last decade and he has always been the ultimate professional. He brings a rare intelligence to whatever we are working on. His recommendations and solutions are always well-researched and make great sense. I wish I could clone him!"

Dr. Joseph Glover

Former Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Florida

"Your skills as a labor negotiator, strategist, and tactician have been very helpful to me for over more than a decade. I have always found you to be a keen observer of peoples’ motivations and a shrewd observer of circumstances, two talents that have served you and us well in formulating labor contract proposals and negotiating at the bargaining table. I also appreciate your willingness to share your expertise with my staff and your collegial approach in everything that you do. Your deep familiarity with the national labor management network has also been helpful in our efforts to recruit staff for our local labor relations needs."

Dr. Tito Guerrero, III

Director, La Academia de Liderazgo, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

"Dr. Daniel J. Julius has been a most important asset to HACU’s La Academia de Liderazgo, an initiative designed to prepare diverse individuals for senior-level positions at our nation’s colleges and universities. He utilizes an engaging presentation style through which he exposes the program Fellows to key issues and challenges with which college and university leaders have to contend in today’s demanding environment. Dan is a most valuable resource for any initiative attempting to educate individuals about the many demands confronting the leaders of our nation’s colleges and universities."

Mark Hamilton

President Emeritus of the University of Alaska System

"Dr. Daniel Julius is highly skilled at developing and executing economic/ academic strategies. Furthermore, his skill includes and embraces foreign cooperations and exchanges. There is much to learn from this experienced academic."

Vance Ikezoye

President and CEO of Audible Magic Corporation

"Dan helped us develop our sales approach and program to higher education. With his experience as a university educator and administrator, his insights were invaluable. He worked closely with our sales and marketing teams to develop sales strategies. He is also unusual in his ability to provide a bridge between the commercial and technical world and higher education."

Dr. Mitch Leventhal

Professor of Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship, University at Albany-SUNY. Former Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, State University of New York

"I have known Dan Julius for many years, and have worked with him as a faculty colleague, consultant, and supervisor. We have worked together as members of a national higher education leadership association (APLU), at the University of Alaska system-level developing partnerships with institutions of higher education in the Peoples Republic of China, at the SUNY Levin Institute in New York City on workforce development, and at New Jersey City University evaluating international joint degree and research programs. I have witnessed his ability to navigate these many different roles and organizational cultures with finesse and creativity. Dan's extensive experience across a broad range of higher education institutions, both in the U.S. and internationally, is rare and his track record of successfully implementing programs has been tested in many organizational settings."

Dr. Lee Lu

Professor and Associate Dean, Assumption University, Thailand, Founder, Asia OD Network

"Dr. Julius’ experience developing and implementing international partnerships and joint degree programs is significant. He relates well to diverse constituencies and groups throughout Asia. We have worked collaboratively in Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and very extensively throughout the People’s Republic of China. I value his business acumen, common sense, and innovative approach."

Dr. Terrence MacTaggart

Former Chancellor, University of Maine System, Minnesota State University System

"In this era of dramatic and unexpected change, any Board or University President would be hard pressed to find a better advisor than Dan Julius. He combines broad experience across the range of higher education issues with deep insight into the cultural and political dynamics of the academy. The result is an advisor who supplies workable options for leaders in situations calling for realistic appraisals and sound judgment."

Paul Melaragno, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic ONE, Columbus Ohio

"I have known Dan Julius for several years. He is an excellent scholar and practitioner, engaging lecturer, and very knowledgeable about the impact of unionization on health care delivery in the U. S. I have found his insights, observations, and advice to be superb."

Kathleen Mullen

Vice President, MSK Design Build, Walnut Creek, California

"Dan, we can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with our team. Feedback has been great! We appreciate your assistance in helping the guys get to the next level."

Dr. Jelena Petrovic

Principal Enterprise Fellow and Associate Professor of Strategic Leadership,University of Southampton, United Kingdom

"Dr. Julius is an internationally known scholar in the areas of Labor Relations and Human Resources Management. His work has influenced my thinking and my research and I continue to value his insights and views on these and related subjects."

Pamela S. Silverblatt

Former Senior Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations, City University of New York

"Dan Julius is a preeminent scholar and practitioner. He understands how things get done in systems and has a keen grasp on factors that determine when leaders succeed or fail. His advice over the years has been invaluable."

Dr. Ken Wilcox

CEO Emeritus, Silicon Valley Bank, and Chair of Asia Society of Northern California

"Dan brings experience and wisdom: his many years as a professor,
university administrator, advisor, and consultant provide great benefit to his clients."

Dr. Margaret E. Winters

Former Provost and Professor Emerita French and Linguistics, Wayne State University

"Dan Julius and I met in the late 1990s when I was newly involved in higher education collective bargaining and he was already an experienced and well-regarded member of the administration-side community. He quickly became a mentor and colleague whose advice on a wide range of topics I continue to value. He stands out as a well-published researcher, dealing with such topics as power differential and diversity/equity/inclusion in the context of labor relations. He is exceptionally knowledgeable in national and international scene and very generous in sharing his knowledge with others."

Liesl K. Zwicklbauer, Esq.

Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Employee Relations, The State University of New York

"Dan’s depth and breadth of experience in large public systems, both as a practitioner and scholar, makes him an extremely valuable resource. There is very little he has not seen or managed in employee relations and collective bargaining. I consider him a friend and colleague."