The Department Chair Primer
Leading and Managing Academic Departments
Donald A. Chu(Author)
Anker Publishing Co
Published on 1. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
156 pages
978-1-882982-93-6 (ISBN)
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Description
What do chairs need to know from their very first day on the job? Research has shown that most chairs receive little or no training to prepare them for the demands of their new roles. They may not understand the tasks they will need to perform, how much time they will have to spend on parts of the job, and what the emotional and social requirements are. The Department Chair Primer provides the practical information that chairs need to do their jobs well. Many of the book's ideas come from practicing chairs and are proven strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. This book is divided into three parts:* What chairs need to know to understand their departments and their new roles* What chairs need to know to do their jobs* Leading, managing, and changing the academic department Chapters address topics ranging from department climate, politics, and budget, to time management, legal considerations, professional development, and more. Each chapter details a particular problem chairs face, includes a brief introduction to the topic, provides tips on how to deal with the situation, and concludes with study questions.
Its concise format is ideal for busy chairs who need a brief but informative resource they can turn to for solutions to particular problems. The book can also serve as the basis for group discussions on campus.
Its concise format is ideal for busy chairs who need a brief but informative resource they can turn to for solutions to particular problems. The book can also serve as the basis for group discussions on campus.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bolton
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-882982-93-6 (9781882982936)
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Person
DON CHU is dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of West Florida. He earned his BA from Oberlin College, and his MA in sociology and Ph.D. in education from Stanford University. Professor Chu has written and edited five books and numerous articles on higher education, sports, and the Olympic Games. From1988-1998 he chaired the Department of Kinesiology at California State University-Chico and served as consultant for chair affairs in the Office of the Provost from 1998-1999. He was the California State University (CSU) System Executive Fellow in the Office of the Chancellor in 1999-2000, and completed the Harvard management Development Program. Working in collaboration with the CSU Statewide Academic Senate, the Office of the Chancellor, and Dr. Sally Veregge, he conducted the 20-campus CSU Department Chair Survey (2002), and wrote the associate report. He is the founder of Academic Leadership Consulting.
Content
About the Author. Preface. Introduction. Part I * What Chairs Need to Know to Understand Their Departments and Their New Roles. 1 Departments and Colleges as Open and Closed Systems. 2 Understanding the Institution and Its Processes. 3 When a Faculty Member Becomes a Department Chair. Part II * What Chairs Need to Know to Do Their Jobs. 4 What Chairs Need to Know Their First Day on the Job. 5 Department Climate. 6 Politics. 7 Budget. 8 Department Meetings. 9 Time Management. 10 Personnel Evaluation and Performance Counseling. 11 Challenging Personnel. 12 Legal Considerations. 13 Professional Development. 14 Workload Considerations. 15 How to Support Teaching and Learning. 16 Chair-Dean Relations. Part III * Leading, Managing, and Changing the Academic Department. 17 The Department Chair as Manager and Leader. 18 Changing the Academic Department. 19 The Winds of Change and Department Operations: A Case Study. Additional Resources. Bibliography. Index.