Creating an Autonomous Chair Role
Presentation Type
Roundtable Discussion (Facilitated during a 60 minute lunch where discussion revolves around one topic)
Abstract
This presentation will describe modifications to the flat organizational model on our campus and the impact of those changes on department chairs. More specifically, we will discuss how a task force of department chairs developed an approach creating a more autonomous role for the chair.
Keywords
flat administrative model; team-based approach; autonomy of chairs; chairs council; organizational structure
Recommended Citation
Dalton, Christine N.; Stooksbury, Kara E.; Buckner, Jeremy J.; and Wadlington, Laura (2015). "Creating an Autonomous Chair Role," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2015/Leadership/4
Creating an Autonomous Chair Role
This presentation will describe modifications to the flat organizational model on our campus and the impact of those changes on department chairs. More specifically, we will discuss how a task force of department chairs developed an approach creating a more autonomous role for the chair.
