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Practical Strategies For Establishing Yourself As A Responsible Leader, Butler Cain Mar 2023

Practical Strategies For Establishing Yourself As A Responsible Leader, Butler Cain

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Establishing a reputation as a responsible leader within higher education is a practical and achievable goal. It creates opportunities for individuals and programs, it helps build trusting relationships, and it effectively positions people for professional advancement. These strategies can help establish and maintain a positive reputation for leadership.


Navigating The Realm Of Faculty Evaluation, Sonal Dekhane, Patrice Bell, Neelam Khan Apr 2022

Navigating The Realm Of Faculty Evaluation, Sonal Dekhane, Patrice Bell, Neelam Khan

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

In this presentation the presenters will discuss annual evaluation process followed at a young, liberal arts institution. Chairs from three different STEM disciplines will provide an overview of the annual evaluation process and share strategies to ensure successful and consistent evaluation in departments of various sizes.


From Without And Within: Challenges Of Assuming Leadership, Melody Loya, Sue Joiner Apr 2020

From Without And Within: Challenges Of Assuming Leadership, Melody Loya, Sue Joiner

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This presentation shares experiences in leadership at a regional university (from two perspectives, promoting from within and without) and discusses how the presenters built support systems to navigate changes. In a highly interactive format, participants will help guide the direction of the workshop.


From Surviving To Thriving: Top Tips For Newer Chairs, Ethan Krase, Gian Pagnucci Mar 2018

From Surviving To Thriving: Top Tips For Newer Chairs, Ethan Krase, Gian Pagnucci

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This session shares concrete strategies for helping department chairs navigate common problems more effectively and efficiently. With attention to managing email, handling complaints, constructing schedules, building relationships, and working with upper administration, the presenters offer practical tips to help newer chairs succeed.


Developing A New Department Culture: When Programs Merge, William Hoon, Aimee Shouse Mar 2017

Developing A New Department Culture: When Programs Merge, William Hoon, Aimee Shouse

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This presentation will discuss some best practices that help transitioning cultures in merged or merging academic departments.


Leveraging Technology For The Recruitment Of Students And Faculty, William Hoon, Christopher Hirschler Mar 2017

Leveraging Technology For The Recruitment Of Students And Faculty, William Hoon, Christopher Hirschler

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This presentation will discuss some best practices in using the latest technology to assist in student and faculty recruitment in two distinct departments at two universities.


The Challenges Of Being Chair In 2015: A 28 Year Perspective, Domenick J. Pinto Mar 2015

The Challenges Of Being Chair In 2015: A 28 Year Perspective, Domenick J. Pinto

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

For 28 years as chair, I have witnessed the evolution of the role of chairperson as entrepreneurial skills, conflict resolution and time management have become increasingly vital to the success of the chair. My session will summarize the challenges that chairs must now face and overcome in 2015. The session will help relatively new and new chairs face scenarios and how to problem solve them.