Presentation Themes
Leadership Development
Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (45 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
This best practice presentation will highlight key features, benefits and challenges of a cohort-based leadership development program for chairs. We’ll engage with sample materials and activities used during cohort meetings and share recommendations for those looking to initiate leadership development programs on their campus.
Keywords
Leadership development, cohort models, chair support, co-mentoring, teaching and learning centers
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Smith, Emily R.; Colwell, Ryan; and Calderwood, Patricia E. (2018). "Supporting Department Chair Development: Learnings from the Leadership Cohort," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2018/leadership/6
Additional Files
Leadership Self-Reflection.docx (19 kB)Sample leadership self-assessment completed during first cohort meeting
Sample Cohort Meeting - Facilitating Difficult Conversations.docx (34 kB)
Sample Leadership Cohort meeting agenda, activties, materials
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons
Supporting Department Chair Development: Learnings from the Leadership Cohort
This best practice presentation will highlight key features, benefits and challenges of a cohort-based leadership development program for chairs. We’ll engage with sample materials and activities used during cohort meetings and share recommendations for those looking to initiate leadership development programs on their campus.
