Presentation Title
"The Inevitability of Playing Politics as Chair: Advantages and Pitfalls”
Presentation Themes
Working with Faculty and Administration
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair for almost 30 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This workshop explores the advantages and pitfalls of “playing politics” as a department chair and allows interactivity among participants in “what if” scenarios.
Keywords
politics, leadership, administration, governance, faculty
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Pinto, Domenick J. (2019). ""The Inevitability of Playing Politics as Chair: Advantages and Pitfalls”," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2019/working/4
Additional Files
Handout 2 Student Complaint Scenario.docx (12 kB)Handout 3 Interview and Hiring Exercise _leading to political fallout.docx (15 kB)
Playing Politics 2018 workshop dated Feb 6 2018.pptx (800 kB)
Effective Comm 2019.pptx (798 kB)
"The Inevitability of Playing Politics as Chair: Advantages and Pitfalls”
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair for almost 30 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This workshop explores the advantages and pitfalls of “playing politics” as a department chair and allows interactivity among participants in “what if” scenarios.
