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Full-Text Articles in Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ethical Dimensions Of Dyadic Communication For Chairs, Rob M. Mckenzie, Kelly L. Mckenzie
Ethical Dimensions Of Dyadic Communication For Chairs, Rob M. Mckenzie, Kelly L. Mckenzie
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
At the center of a Chairpersons responsibilities is their dyadic relations with others. Perhaps more than any other university position, the Chairperson facilitates their duties through one-on-one relationships with students, administrators, staff, and other faculty. These dyadic relationships often create ethical dilemmas because the decisions that must be made in in the context of one dyadic relationship can conflict with another dyadic relationship. This discussion will be facilitated by two presenters: One is a Chairperson of 7 Communication faculty, and the other is an Adjunct Professor in a department of 5 faculty in the Department of Academic Enrichment and Learning. …
Setting And Achieving Appropriate Expectations For Faculty Performance, Allen Furr Phd, J. Emmett Winn Phd
Setting And Achieving Appropriate Expectations For Faculty Performance, Allen Furr Phd, J. Emmett Winn Phd
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Evaluating colleagues is perhaps the most intimidating task for chair. This presentation aimsto: identify best practices for setting and meeting expectations for faculty performance; understand the importance of faculty expectations and the review process; and encourage accepting and sharing responsibility for the process. Interactive scenarios will be presented.
Performance Management Or “Herding Cats”? Strategies To Support Faculty Success, Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Rodney S. Bagley
Performance Management Or “Herding Cats”? Strategies To Support Faculty Success, Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Rodney S. Bagley
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Presenters and participants will engage in analysis and discussion of several case studies illustrating common faculty performance issues. Presenters will share practical performance management tools and best practices for promoting faculty success.