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Positive Academic Leadership: Stop Putting Out Fires; Start Making A Difference, Jeff Buller
Positive Academic Leadership: Stop Putting Out Fires; Start Making A Difference, Jeff Buller
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
A highly interactive workshop on strategies that can help chairs move towards positive outcomes in even the most negative of situations, making their leadership more effective, effortless, and enjoyable.
2.0 Academic Management: "Disruptive Innovation" For The 21st Century, Don Chu
2.0 Academic Management: "Disruptive Innovation" For The 21st Century, Don Chu
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This workshop will focus on assisting educational leaders to re-imagine academic departments and how they are managed in the 21st Century. Re-imagining the academic department will strengthen them as the foundation upon which college and university change may be built. Led by the chair and the faculty-administrative leadership team, departments will be primarily responsible to set and reach their goals, as well as manage their own resources and professional development. Themes that will be discussed include curriculum development, course schedules, student services, personnel and ‘political’ issues, department resources and more.
Departmental Fights: Finding Solutions And Maintaining Sanity As Chair, Ethan W. Krase, Gian S. Pagnucci
Departmental Fights: Finding Solutions And Maintaining Sanity As Chair, Ethan W. Krase, Gian S. Pagnucci
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
While circumstances of departmental conflicts are variable, one constant is that as chairs we end up involved. Although chairs cannot prevent conflict from occurring, there are steps we can take to minimize the consequences. This session offers strategies chairs can use to lead their departments through conflict more productively.
The Growing Challenge Of Dual Credit/Enrollment, Eric G. Tenbus, Daniel Schierenbeck
The Growing Challenge Of Dual Credit/Enrollment, Eric G. Tenbus, Daniel Schierenbeck
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Face the dual credit challenge by taking back control of the program and strengthening it to ensure high academic standards. This presentation will explain the dual credit phenomenon and offer practical advice in countering it, navigating the political landmines, and making it work better for your department.
Beyond Engagement: Promoting Non-Monetary Social Relevance In Contemporary Academic Departments, Mengie M. Parker, Carrie Longley
Beyond Engagement: Promoting Non-Monetary Social Relevance In Contemporary Academic Departments, Mengie M. Parker, Carrie Longley
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation outlines methods of creating academic social relevance that are not based on simple monetary value thereby affording academic departments a measure of protection against undue resource attenuation. The presentation provides methods of promoting both internal and external social relevance as well as methods for measuring and reporting growth in departmental social relevance.
Creating A Culture Of Evidence-Based Teaching Through Faculty Professional Development, Kirsten Fleming, David Polcyn
Creating A Culture Of Evidence-Based Teaching Through Faculty Professional Development, Kirsten Fleming, David Polcyn
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will focus on leading change designed to instill a culture of equity-minded, evidence-based teaching and learning. Drawing on a community of practice model, a variety of professional development opportunities will be explored that enable STEM faculty members to redesign courses in ways that intentionally incorporates evidence-based teaching practices.
Evaluating Workload: A Collaborative Approach Between Dean And Department Chair, Melissa J. Marcucci Ph.D., Sandra G. Affenito Ph.D., R.D. Fand
Evaluating Workload: A Collaborative Approach Between Dean And Department Chair, Melissa J. Marcucci Ph.D., Sandra G. Affenito Ph.D., R.D. Fand
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Faculty workload calculations are complex and an institution’s mission directs the level of faculty participation in each teaching, scholarship and service. The University of Saint Joseph (USJ; West Hartford, Connecticut) transitioned from a college to a university, necessitating reexamination of faculty workload policy. The review was conducted collaboratively between senior administration and key faculty to understand best practices in calculating teaching workload. A review of best practice, evaluation of workload policies at a defined set of peer institutions, and an internal investigation of the types of course offered by USJ faculty was examined.
A Flexible, Incentivized Budgeting System For Academic Departments, N. Douglas Lees
A Flexible, Incentivized Budgeting System For Academic Departments, N. Douglas Lees
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will involve a discussion of the budgeting models of the attendees and a discussion of their overall needs for budgeting guidance. An overview of Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) will be provided along with the model used to set budgets for departments in a School of Science.
Taking On Unexpected Leadership Roles, Alicia Domack
Taking On Unexpected Leadership Roles, Alicia Domack
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Leaders are occasionally asked to take on new roles with very little notice. This session will present new chairs with some concrete tips to help individuals taking on unexpected leadership roles survive and eventually thrive in the position.
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfall, Domenick J. Pinto
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfall, Domenick J. Pinto
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair for almost 30 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This workshop explores the advantages and pitfalls of “playing politics” as a department chair and allows interactivity among participants in “what if” scenarios.
Turning Prospects Into Superstars: The Department Chair’S Role In Mentoring Junior Faculty., Christian K. Hansen
Turning Prospects Into Superstars: The Department Chair’S Role In Mentoring Junior Faculty., Christian K. Hansen
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Department chairs play a major role in helping new faculty members succeed and become valued and productive member of the faculty. In smaller department, chairs often mentor junior faculty directly, whereas in larger department the chair sometimes has a role in assigning senior faculty mentors to mentor new faculty. Some have referred to hiring faculty as a million dollar investment, and in reality, more than a million dollars is invested from the time the faculty ad is composed until the hired faculty member enter the ranks as a tenured faculty member. When a hired faculty member is turned down for …
Difficult Department Chair Conversations Ignatian Style, Janet Kupperman 5014750
Difficult Department Chair Conversations Ignatian Style, Janet Kupperman 5014750
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The session will explore different types of difficult conversations department chairs have and reasons the encounters may be considered difficult, introduce an Ignatian framework for having conversations, and give participants practice having difficult conversations from an Ignatian perspective.
Utilizing Implementation Science Framework For Innovative Interprofessional Pedagogy, Kandice Porter, Monica Nandan
Utilizing Implementation Science Framework For Innovative Interprofessional Pedagogy, Kandice Porter, Monica Nandan
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Today’s work environments require employees to function on interdisciplinary teams. Using the implementation science framework, the presenters will describe the planning and implementation of an undergraduate curriculum model that prepares students with interprofessional competencies. They will also describe the lessons learned and potential for scaling the model with other disciplines.
A Blended Family: Leadership Of Multi-Disciplinary Departments, Barbara Bonnekessen, Celia Patterson
A Blended Family: Leadership Of Multi-Disciplinary Departments, Barbara Bonnekessen, Celia Patterson
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Seeking cost-saving measures, universities are turning to bundling departments to save chairs’ salaries and support staff positions. The presenters (one with six years experience in two multi-disciplinary units and one who managed the merger of a multi-disciplinary department) will address the unique challenges and opportunities arising from these academic units.
Developing A New Department Culture: When Programs Merge, William Hoon, Aimee Shouse
Developing A New Department Culture: When Programs Merge, William Hoon, Aimee Shouse
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This presentation will discuss some best practices that help transitioning cultures in merged or merging academic departments.
Program Leaders’ New Tools For Outcomes Assessment And Improvement, Jacqueline Kress
Program Leaders’ New Tools For Outcomes Assessment And Improvement, Jacqueline Kress
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Academic leaders are expected to build cultures of inquiry and continuous improvement. This session provides practical examples of teacher-as-researcher tools, such as policy audits, Pareto charts, affinity exercises, curriculum control files, and data review calendars, that academic leaders can use to meet new demands for evidence-based decisions.
Taking The Lead: Initiating Change As A New Chairperson, Craig D. Hlavac
Taking The Lead: Initiating Change As A New Chairperson, Craig D. Hlavac
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Academic department chairpersons are often asked to lead without management training, prior experience, or formal mentorship. These same chairpersons are frequently faced with initiating change in departments that have operated similarly for years – perhaps decades. What is the first step? What should a new chair do to begin the discussion about change without alienating the faculty? This session will provide participants with practical, research-based strategies for defining the roles of the chair position, building trust within the faculty, and beginning a dialogue focused on meaningful change. Opportunities for small-group discussion as well as scenario-based discourse will be included.
Promoting Your Department To High School Seniors, Jeremy H. Sarachan
Promoting Your Department To High School Seniors, Jeremy H. Sarachan
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Increasingly departments must take charge of their recruitment, but most academics are new to public relations and marketing. What are the best methods to reach high school students? Led by a media and communication chair, this discussion will revolve around best practices that are both affordable and easy to manage.
The Positive Power Of Hedgehog Leadership In Academe, Thomas N. Duening
The Positive Power Of Hedgehog Leadership In Academe, Thomas N. Duening
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This workshop will focus on helping academic chairs become more hedgehog-like in their leadership style and faculty interactions. The research streams that inform this session include positive psychology, positive organization behavior, and affective neuroscience. The expected outcome for participants is an enhanced ability to create an environment of opportunity for their faculty. The session leader has been using this approach as chair of the management department for nearly two years. As an example of the power of hedgehog leadership one faculty member in management last year received the college’s outstanding faculty member aware for the first time in 26 years!
An Alternative To Developmental Coursework: Critical Skill Integration, Robin A. Lukes
An Alternative To Developmental Coursework: Critical Skill Integration, Robin A. Lukes
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This interactive session explores ways in which an associate degree liberal arts and sciences department eliminated developmental coursework through the integration of critical skills (reading, reasoning, thinking and math) into the core curriculum. We will discuss the importance of honoring disciplinary perspectives while also considering how best to deliver a core for associate degree adult learners.
Working With Students And External Constituents To Revitalize An Undergraduate Degree Program, Anthony S. Overton
Working With Students And External Constituents To Revitalize An Undergraduate Degree Program, Anthony S. Overton
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Offering undergraduate programs which are relevant and provide students excellent opportunities for employment or graduate work are key for program success and program growth. The session will describe our approach to revitalizing an unpopular undergraduate degree program based on student input and collaboration with industry and a community college.
Leading In A Perpetual State Of Change, Stephanie Boss Dr., Lisa Huffman, Jennifer Dennis, Mary Dzindolet
Leading In A Perpetual State Of Change, Stephanie Boss Dr., Lisa Huffman, Jennifer Dennis, Mary Dzindolet
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Three academic chairs and their dean will provide examples of how they have led through the difficult and ever-changing higher education landscape. Topics will include faculty turnover, budget cuts, and university restructuring. The audience will be invited to share their own experiences and recommendations will be provided.
Developing And Supporting The Diversity Of Chairperson Roles, Jean Pawl, Richard Griner, Deborah Richardson, Elizabeth Nesmith
Developing And Supporting The Diversity Of Chairperson Roles, Jean Pawl, Richard Griner, Deborah Richardson, Elizabeth Nesmith
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
A monthly Chair Professional Development program at Augusta University provides opportunity to mentor new chairpersons and foster collegiality amongst all chairpersons at a university with both liberal arts and health sciences programs. The merits and challenges of this program that addresses needs of such a diverse group will be highlighted
Promoting Chair Succession Through Development, Empowerment, And Encouragement, Christopher Benedetti
Promoting Chair Succession Through Development, Empowerment, And Encouragement, Christopher Benedetti
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
To ensure the stability of the department, department chairs should prioritize the identification and formation of potential successors. For this interactive session, a model and related strategies, supported by real examples, will be discussed for developing, empowering, and encouraging faculty to become ready to assume the role of department chair.
Leveraging Technology For The Recruitment Of Students And Faculty, William Hoon, Christopher Hirschler
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.
Implementing Program And Department Advisory Boards, Karen Blaisure Phd, Bryce Dickey Ms, Linda Dove Ma, John Mcelroy Phd
Implementing Program And Department Advisory Boards, Karen Blaisure Phd, Bryce Dickey Ms, Linda Dove Ma, John Mcelroy Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenters will guide participants through a process to establish and maintain an advisory board for an academic program or department and will leave with ideas, suggestions, and a potential plan to share with faculty. Advisory board participation in assessment and improving academic curricula will be highlighted.
Facilitating Curriculum Change One Step At A Time, Joanna Mott
Facilitating Curriculum Change One Step At A Time, Joanna Mott
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Large departments provide additional challenges when leading change. Participants will learn strategies to thoughtfully move a department forward keeping transparency, respect for all and inclusiveness in mind and identifying, empowering and guiding department faculty leaders who are trusted by their peers.
Supporting Service-Learning In An Existing Curriculum, Kim Hawkins, Julie Rabun, Jeff Knox
Supporting Service-Learning In An Existing Curriculum, Kim Hawkins, Julie Rabun, Jeff Knox
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This group presentation is interactive and provides a solution-based approach to service-learning. Participants may be involved in a variety of ways such as taking part in small-group activities, role playing, case studies, simulations, problem solving or other hands-on instructional activities and will leave with service-learning ideas for their course(s).
Creating A Sustainable Interdisciplinary Humanities Department, Lucia Ortiz, Kate Edney, Raffaele Florio
Creating A Sustainable Interdisciplinary Humanities Department, Lucia Ortiz, Kate Edney, Raffaele Florio
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
A trend at smaller colleges and universities is reconfiguring several small departments into a single, larger department. The leadership team—undergraduate chair, graduate program director, associate dean—of a Department of Humanities in its second year, will discuss the lessons learned over one year of breaking down silos across disciplines and degree levels.
Globalizing The Department To Expand Students’ Cultural And World Awareness, Jon K. Dalager
Globalizing The Department To Expand Students’ Cultural And World Awareness, Jon K. Dalager
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Advances in technology and the development of a world economy requires all academic departments to prepare their students for life in a globalized world. This session presents specific ideas on how chairs can globalize their department, curriculum, and campus.