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The Academic Leader's Balancing Act: Managing Time, Stress, And Transitions, Dr. Walter H. Gmelch
The Academic Leader's Balancing Act: Managing Time, Stress, And Transitions, Dr. Walter H. Gmelch
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Dr. Gmelch will explore the many tradeoffs in academic leadership, personal vs. professional and academic vs. administrative. Attendees will focus on distinguishing between high-payoffs (HIPOS) and low-payoffs (LOPOS) to increase focus and effectiveness, and learn to operate their ‘management molecule.’ Common stressers and how to cope with them will be covered while attendees explore effective strategies for departmental decision-making.
The 4 Quadrants Of Administrative Effectiveness, Rob Jenkins
The 4 Quadrants Of Administrative Effectiveness, Rob Jenkins
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Mr. Jenkins will introduce attendees to a new paradigm for thinking about administrative effectiveness, charting tasks and problems on the axes of responsibility and control – what you responsible for, and how much control you have over it. The best administrators push themselves into the “high responsibility-low control quadrant. This workshop will also include practice using a unique assessment tool that allows administrators to chart themselves using this system, and see in which quadrant they typically inhabit.
An Introvert's Guide To Academic Leadership, Jeff Buller
An Introvert's Guide To Academic Leadership, Jeff Buller
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Higher education contains a high percentage of people who are more introverted than extroverted. They find social gatherings and other large meetings to be emotionally draining. Many academic leaders actually hate making phone calls, prefer to eat meals alone, and need a great deal of “alone time” in order to recharge. This workshop explores two strategies that introverts can use for increasing their effectiveness as academic leaders: taking advantage of their strengths and compensating for their challenges. It also considers ways in which introverts may sometimes be even more effective leaders than extroverts.
Administering High Impact, Faculty-Led, International Travel Courses, Christopher Hirschler Phd, Kira Espiritu Phd
Administering High Impact, Faculty-Led, International Travel Courses, Christopher Hirschler Phd, Kira Espiritu Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Chairs can play an important role in the creation and sustainability of high impact, faculty-led, international travel courses. Engaging faculty is critical to the success of campus internationalization initiatives. This session presents best practices for utilizing faculty-directed programming as a means of campus internationalization.
Strategies For Writing A Self-Study And Conducting A Site Review, Margaret A. Thomas-Evans Phd, Carrie E. Longley Mfa, Mengie M. Parker Phd
Strategies For Writing A Self-Study And Conducting A Site Review, Margaret A. Thomas-Evans Phd, Carrie E. Longley Mfa, Mengie M. Parker Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation will include a discussion of the principle components of a department self-study and provide examples from two departments (English and Fine and Performing Arts). The specific self-study structure we developed is especially beneficial for small university campuses that may need to justify programs or budgetary expenditures.
Interpreting Audit Data In Program Assessment, Jacqueline Kress
Interpreting Audit Data In Program Assessment, Jacqueline Kress
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Academic programs are multidimensional and operate in a distributed decision-making environment. Assessment that focuses solely on student learning outcomes may overlook context factors contributing to or detracting from program success. This session introduces program audits and guides participants’ practice interpreting sample audit data and relating them to program outcomes.
Chairing Change: What You Should Know About University Consolidations, Laura Palmer
Chairing Change: What You Should Know About University Consolidations, Laura Palmer
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
University consolidations present department chairs with unique challenges. This session will examine, from a department chair perspective, key points to consider and posit best practices to help ensure a smooth transition. With examples from a recent consolidation, this presentation will help chairs frame their role during this critical time.
Using Technology To Enhance Sense Of Community Across Course Formats, Mindy Haar
Using Technology To Enhance Sense Of Community Across Course Formats, Mindy Haar
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Sense of community in education is correlated with student learning, satisfaction and retention. Current research and evidence-based best practices for using readily available technologies to increase community perception in traditional, blended and online course formats will be presented.
The Teaching Chair: Maintaining Excellence In Teaching, Cathy Thorsen 5590686, Mary Elizabeth Zimmer, Marilyn Odom
The Teaching Chair: Maintaining Excellence In Teaching, Cathy Thorsen 5590686, Mary Elizabeth Zimmer, Marilyn Odom
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Teaching chairs must balance preparation for class and maintaining teaching effectiveness with the duties of chair. Participants will explore scenarios related to the teaching chair themes derived from survey responses and share strategies for coping, overcoming, and/or accepting their limitations related to balancing chair and teaching roles.
Leading The Transition To Active Learning Strategies And The High-Engagement Teaching Model, William J. Buchhorn, Elena Allen
Leading The Transition To Active Learning Strategies And The High-Engagement Teaching Model, William J. Buchhorn, Elena Allen
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This interactive workshop will showcase several strategies used in the new active learning model of teaching as chairs from English and Reading at Butler Community College (KS) share insights developed during the multi-year implementation of a partnership with AVID for Higher Education.
Ethical Issues: Good, Bad, And Ugly, Roann Barris
Ethical Issues: Good, Bad, And Ugly, Roann Barris
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Censorship: it is unlikely that any academic, especially in the arts, would come out in favor of censorship. But what is the right course of action when a student's work in a graduation show offends the public? And if steps are taken to remove the presumably offensive work, are we betraying our beliefs about the value of student's work or promoting good relationships with the public? This has been an active year for ethical questions about art -- but who expect them to be our own issues? Details about this case and all the roles played will be provided as …
The Changing Role Of The Department Chair, Dean Ann Tate, Kim Delauro Dr., Dawn Eaton Dr.
The Changing Role Of The Department Chair, Dean Ann Tate, Kim Delauro Dr., Dawn Eaton Dr.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
At San Jacinto College, the department chair role has changed significantly from the traditional model. Expanded to a twelve-month position, chairs commit to coaching faculty, engaging in strategic initiatives, and other special projects designed to improve student success. Benefits of enhanced supervision, strategic planning, and innovative projects will be discussed.
Would You Promote/Tenure This Candidate? Selecting External Reviewers, Nancy P. Kropf
Would You Promote/Tenure This Candidate? Selecting External Reviewers, Nancy P. Kropf
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
One of the most important junctures in a faculty member’s professional life is the review for promotion and/or tenure. This presentation highlights the importance of strategic decision-making about external reviewers as part of P & T. Methods that chairs can use to mentor faculty in this process are presented.
Recruiting For Your Department: The Role Of The Chair, Jennifer Dennis, Stephanie Boss, Mary Dzindolet, Lisa Huffman
Recruiting For Your Department: The Role Of The Chair, Jennifer Dennis, Stephanie Boss, Mary Dzindolet, Lisa Huffman
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The chairs of an Education, Sports & Exercise Science, and Psychology Departments, and their former dean, share how they have been able to implement innovative recruitment strategies from an academic standpoint to increase enrollment in their departments and in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Factors Used To Determine The Teaching Load For Chairs In Public Community Colleges, Mandel Samuels, James O. Hammons
Factors Used To Determine The Teaching Load For Chairs In Public Community Colleges, Mandel Samuels, James O. Hammons
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
After a 10 minute presentation of a recently completed national study of the practices used by public community colleges to determine chair teaching load, attendees will be provided a framework and procedure for determining chair teaching load on their campus, and will then engage in a spirited but structured discussion of the factors to be considered and a process for assigning weights to each.
What Your Faculty Need To Known About Open Access Publishing, Jacqueline Kress
What Your Faculty Need To Known About Open Access Publishing, Jacqueline Kress
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Scholarly publication is a factor in faculty evaluation. Online journals--open access (OA) and traditional—are now available. Views about OA journals are often controversial, and have even affected tenure and promotion decisions. This session reviews facts about OA and provides exemplar materials to use to review/revise your publication policies.
A Campus Education Model For Department Chairs Councils, Christopher Barrick
A Campus Education Model For Department Chairs Councils, Christopher Barrick
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation examines common missions for department chairs councils and proposes a framework that serves its members by offering campus-specific education. In this model, department chairs learn the ins and outs of their campus, including operations, meeting key university leaders, understanding available resources, and new developments across campus.
Defining What, How, Why: Enriching Exploration For Self & Department, Trey Guinn
Defining What, How, Why: Enriching Exploration For Self & Department, Trey Guinn
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Ever find that your colleagues are not “on the same page” or “do not see eye-to-eye” about a solution, much less its underlying problem? This can be frustrating and at times seem personal. Our discussion will focus on a method used to help individuals and teams identify problems/solutions and understand the motivations held by self and others that often challenge consensus.
An Experiential Approach To Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
An Experiential Approach To Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report, Julie A. Ray, Victor R. Wilburn, Melissa Odegard-Koester, Jeremy Ball
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session presents a leadership development program where new department chairs discuss best practices and realistic challenges with seasoned chairs, helping all to improve their leadership skills through a supportive group process. The program includes a summer book study, monthly meetings, a department chair handbook, and leadership resources.
Supporting Department Chair Development: Learnings From The Leadership Cohort, Emily R. Smith, Ryan Colwell, Patricia E. Calderwood
Supporting Department Chair Development: Learnings From The Leadership Cohort, Emily R. Smith, Ryan Colwell, Patricia E. Calderwood
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This best practice presentation will highlight key features, benefits and challenges of a cohort-based leadership development program for chairs. We’ll engage with sample materials and activities used during cohort meetings and share recommendations for those looking to initiate leadership development programs on their campus.
The Dean-Chair Dyad: Developing An Effective Relationship With Your Dean, Craig D. Hlavac
The Dean-Chair Dyad: Developing An Effective Relationship With Your Dean, Craig D. Hlavac
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The department chairperson must effectively relate with their academic dean in order to successfully advocate for their department. Financial resources, human resources, facility prioritization, and curriculum decisions are all contingent on the dean’s approval. However, many chairpersons are unsure how to develop a trusting, collaborative relationship with their dean. This session will outline the distinctive roles of the chairperson and the academic dean and will present strategies for cultivating this important relationship. Ideas for resolving current conflicts as well as avoiding future tension will be discussed. The session will conclude with the review of common dean/chair scenarios for small-group discussion.
Getting What You Want: A Compelling, Reusable, One-Page Message., Martin A. Draper, Betsy B. Draper
Getting What You Want: A Compelling, Reusable, One-Page Message., Martin A. Draper, Betsy B. Draper
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Using examples from planning and evaluation, government and business models, presenters will share tactics and strategies for simple, concise communications on important issues. Participants will practice by developing a one-page position paper, briefing paper or decision memo.
Reflective Leadership Practice For Academic Chairs, Sue Wells, Marilyn Herie
Reflective Leadership Practice For Academic Chairs, Sue Wells, Marilyn Herie
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This workshop distills the practice wisdom of two seasoned academic leaders, providing a menu of reflective leadership practice activities, tools for eliciting feedback from others, and practical tips for creating a high-functioning and positive departmental culture, illustrated throughout with personal leadership stories and case examples.
5 Deans In 5 Years: Chairs Leading Through Change, Janna L. Scarborough
5 Deans In 5 Years: Chairs Leading Through Change, Janna L. Scarborough
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The chair/dean relationship often has a direct impact on departmental success. What happens when the there is a change in deanship? The presenters will share their experience of having five deans in five years. Through case studies and dialogue, strategies for navigating dean transitions will be shared and examined.
Working With A Unionized Faculty, John R. Hamilton Jr
Working With A Unionized Faculty, John R. Hamilton Jr
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Newly appointed supervisors are often concerned when they must oversee the work of employees who are members of a union. This workshop provides some basic information about unions and tips to being a good supervisor or manager in a union environment. The information is appropriate for Chairpersons and Deans.
Navigating The Trauma Of Change, Kent Crookston
Navigating The Trauma Of Change, Kent Crookston
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
In a recent national survey, academic leaders identifies “dealing with change as their second topmost concern. Crookston has researched, and interacted first-hand with the “change characters” that emerge from within any group faced with restructuring or innovation. Participants leave this workshop better able to anticipate, understand, and work effectively with the range of personalities that react and adapt differently to change.
In The Middle: Department Chairs As Mentors And Mentees, Carolyn A. Groff, James F. Konopack Dr.
In The Middle: Department Chairs As Mentors And Mentees, Carolyn A. Groff, James F. Konopack Dr.
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Department chairs, especially new chairs, need mentoring as they simultaneously learn to provide mentorship to department faculty. The type of mentoring that department chairs need from their administrators to be successful leaders can differ from the type of mentoring chairs are provide to their faculty colleagues.
The New Normal, Adjuncts And Part-Time Instructors, Jeff Knox, Julie Rabun, Kim Hawkins
The New Normal, Adjuncts And Part-Time Instructors, Jeff Knox, Julie Rabun, Kim Hawkins
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Department chairs are under increasing pressure from administration to replace departing full-time professors with adjuncts. The chair is faced with a challenging environment that includes navigating personalities, workloads, student perception, varied commitment levels, and meeting accreditation standards. Strategies are discussed as participants share ideas to navigate this complicated issue.
Title Ix Compliance, Clery Act, Vawa, And The Department Chair, Stephen F. Pyle, David A. Line
Title Ix Compliance, Clery Act, Vawa, And The Department Chair, Stephen F. Pyle, David A. Line
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This interactive research based workshop will review findings regarding expectations of Chairs in facilitating compliance efforts by the University in both traditional and distance learning environments. Chairs will explore through case study analysis how compliance with Title IX, Clery Act, and Violence Against Women Act serves their department.
Reality Check: Early Intervention In Gateway Courses, Barbara Brown
Reality Check: Early Intervention In Gateway Courses, Barbara Brown
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Early each semester, most professors can identify which of their students may succeed and which may not, but they may not know the reasons why or how to respond. Systematic reporting on at-risk students can help both professors and students recognize performance issues and possibly intervene before it’s too late