Session 2 - Fostering an effective departmentFaculty onboarding, inclusive decision-making, mentoring, and leading meetings Department chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs, guiding faculty development, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success, departmental culture, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for experienced chairs seeking fresh […]

Session 3 - Delivering feedback with clarity and empathyPerformance reviews, difficult conversations, inherited context, and asking for feedback Department chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs, guiding faculty development, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success, departmental culture, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – or for […]

Session 4 - Balancing the chair role with your scholarly identityBurnout prevention, time management, setting boundaries, and building support networks Department chairs play a pivotal role in shaping academic programs, guiding faculty development, and advancing institutional goals. Their leadership directly influences student success, departmental culture, and the faculty experience. For new and emerging chairs – […]