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.

April 3, 2025: Maintaining a healthy department  

What is my role in promoting student success and maintaining a healthy and thriving department?

• Ensuring a relevant, updated, and innovative curriculum
• Managing student complaints
• Supporting faculty and staff (special emphasis on support for new faculty)
• Supporting students
• Strategic planning for the department
• Being the designated grown up
• Knowing when to ask and what to ask for help on Connecting back to using data (session 5)

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