Presentation Title
“I’m elected Chair? Now what?” Helpful Strategies for Newer Chairs
Presentation Theme
Operating the Department
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
This session shares concrete strategies for helping department chairs navigate common problems more effectively and efficiently. With attention to managing email, handling complaints, constructing schedules, building relationships, and working with upper administration, the presenters offer practical tips to help newer chairs succeed.
Keywords
practical; email; scheduling; conflicts; management
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License
Recommended Citation
Pagnucci, Gian S.; Romagnoli, Alex; and Krase, Ethan (2023). "“I’m elected Chair? Now what?” Helpful Strategies for Newer Chairs," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2023/operations/5
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Educational Leadership Commons, English Language and Literature Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons
“I’m elected Chair? Now what?” Helpful Strategies for Newer Chairs
This session shares concrete strategies for helping department chairs navigate common problems more effectively and efficiently. With attention to managing email, handling complaints, constructing schedules, building relationships, and working with upper administration, the presenters offer practical tips to help newer chairs succeed.