Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
This session will consider and discuss the literature regarding academic chairperson/dean management styles, and best department management practices. The session will involve consideration of typical fictional scenarios potentially faced by department chairs and deans and brainstorming to flesh out management strategies that allow time for both a well-managed department and quality research by the department chairperson and other faculty. The program will involve interactive (fictional) fact-based exercises.
Keywords
Research, Leadership, Communication, Delegation, Management
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Watnick, Valerie J. (2016). "“Managing a Department, Working with the School Dean and Staying Research Active.”," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2016/Leadership/12
Included in
Business Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons
“Managing a Department, Working with the School Dean and Staying Research Active.”
This session will consider and discuss the literature regarding academic chairperson/dean management styles, and best department management practices. The session will involve consideration of typical fictional scenarios potentially faced by department chairs and deans and brainstorming to flesh out management strategies that allow time for both a well-managed department and quality research by the department chairperson and other faculty. The program will involve interactive (fictional) fact-based exercises.
