Presentation Title
Presentation Themes
Operating the Department
Presentation Type
Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (Facilitated during Thursday or Friday lunch and is centered on one key topic)
Abstract
Six decades of literature were examined to get a sense of the role of the academic chair. Three things emerge. Roles: (a) vary widely; (b) change drastically; (c) are culturally influenced. This session discusses the role’s development from the influence of societal changes more than duties assigned by administrators.
Keywords
Academic leadership, Department Chair, Roles & Responsibilities, Organizational Culture, Social trends, External factors
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Recommended Citation
Bowden, Randall; Brock, Jesse; and Bunch, Phillis (2020). "Master Sergeant, Pusher, Midwife, or the Department Chair," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2020/operations/4
Master Sergeant, Pusher, Midwife, or the Department Chair
Six decades of literature were examined to get a sense of the role of the academic chair. Three things emerge. Roles: (a) vary widely; (b) change drastically; (c) are culturally influenced. This session discusses the role’s development from the influence of societal changes more than duties assigned by administrators.
