ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Department chairs are essential faculty leadership roles that influence and shape the institutional mission and student success. This year-long program will leverage a consortial approach to professional development and build community among participants while providing essential guidance, opportunities for self-reflection, and sharing of useful practices for effective leadership as a department chair.

The target audience is new or emerging department chairs, although experienced chairs may also benefit. The program is scaffolded to connect sessions and build community among participants who can provide peer-peer support (“co-mentoring”) throughout and after the program. Chairs are encouraged to participate in all sessions, as much as their busy schedules allow.

January 16, 2025:  Me, as department chair

Who is taking care of me?

• Self-care
• Avoiding burnout/exhaustion
• How to maintain my own professional development as chair and as scholar
• Identifying my needs for a mentor
• Setting boundaries
• Connecting back to the many responsibilities and challenges for a department chair (sessions 2 & 3)

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