Making the Move: Tips for Externally Hired Department Chairs
Presentation Type
Roundtable Discussion (Facilitated during a 60 minute lunch where discussion revolves around one topic)
Abstract
Many of today’s department chairs are hired as a result of external searches. This roundtable, facilitated by two externally hired chairs, will focus on advantages, challenges, and tips for chairs moving to a new university.
Keywords
External Hire; New Chair; Trust; Challenges; Tips
Recommended Citation
Sanford, Amy Aldridge and Wahl, Shawn T. (2015). "Making the Move: Tips for Externally Hired Department Chairs," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2015/Leadership/16
Making the Move: Tips for Externally Hired Department Chairs
Many of today’s department chairs are hired as a result of external searches. This roundtable, facilitated by two externally hired chairs, will focus on advantages, challenges, and tips for chairs moving to a new university.
