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Publication Date: 2019
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From the Ground Up: Building a System-Wide Professional Development and Support Program for Academic Department Chairs
Brinkley-Etzkorn, Karen E.; Lane, India
Studies in Higher Education, v44 n3 p571-583 2019
Actions of academic chairs can dramatically affect a university's effectiveness and productivity, yet many department heads move into their roles without having experienced any training on many key aspects of the job. Within one multi-campus university system, it became evident that the system lacked a consistent tool, resource, or experience benefitting its 160+ department heads. Thus, the objectives of this study were to: (1) identify existing and needed training and support opportunities for academic chairs; (2) determine the content, commitment, and delivery preferences of the department heads for such a program; and (3) inform the design of a new initiative that addresses the department heads' needs and preferences. Findings revealed a clear need for the development of interpersonal skills and departmental planning abilities, as well as a strong preference for informal, face-to-face programming.
Descriptors: Department Heads, Faculty Development, College Faculty, Educational Needs, Preferences, Teacher Attitudes, Job Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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