Volume IV: What works, what matters, what lasts

Understanding the role of different leaders - deans, chairs, faculty - in ensuring vital departments

February 27, 2004

Examining Unexpected Challenges Facing Department Chairs
It is of paramount importance for institutions to recognize the importance of departmental chairs and to cultivate their leadership abilities.
Hiring new faculty
Logistics, Landmines and Life-preservers for the Department Chair
One of the most significant challenges a department chair faces involves the leadership of the process by which a new member of the department is recruited, hired and integrated into the local academic community.
Challenges for departmental leaders
Participating teams in this workshop identified a kaleidoscope of challenges that department leaders must consider.
How to Talk To Your Department Chair
Talking with your department chair (and dean) is necessary for many reasons: to obtain resources needed for your teaching and research, to determine whether you're making satisfactory progress toward promotion, and to negotiate the various aspects of faculty life.