Volume IV: What works, what matters, what lasts, 2004- present » Postings in 2005 » Leadership from the perspective of the department/program chairperson » Handbook for Department Chairs »
Tools
- Characteristics of the Ideal Department, v.2
- The "Ideal Department" as characterized by participants from "Building Vital Departments" at the second Leadership Institute at Baca from June 5-10, 2005.
- Characteristics of the Ideal Department: Survey
- A tool for internal analysis of departmental strength and weakness was devised at the 2002 PKAL Summer Institute. The "Characteristics of the Ideal Department" grid outlines the various aspects of a strong department– from the existence of a statement of mission to the presence of a talented administrative assistant.
- Departmental matrix - Clarity about the scope and sequence of departmental offerings
- Having departmental conversations about where students learn what, brings coherence to the academic program.
- Departmental Thermometer
- A check-list from which leaders can determine the "temperature" of their community in regard to serving all students. Adapted from a survey prepared by mathematicians Sylvia Bozeman of Spelman College and Ted Vessey of St. Olaf College.
- Strategies for avoiding burnout: A department chair's perspective
- Practical advice for department chairs on leading a balanced life.
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