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Advice for Department Chairs: Six Steps for Building a Healthy Department

Ongoing problems within a department can have profound consequences, including difficulty in recruiting and retaining faculty and students, loss of funding, and even program termination. While the health of a department cannot be the responsibility of a single person, the department chair plays a pivotal role in getting departments out of trouble and maintaining a healthy, positive direction.

Rob Kelly September 17, 2013

Five Ways to Ease the Transition for a New Chair

Given the rate of department chair turnover and the skills and knowledge required to do the job well, it makes sense to consider ways to smooth the transition.

Rob Kelly October 26, 2009

Academic Leadership Development: How to Make a Smooth Transition from Faculty to Administrator

All too often new administrators are left to fend for themselves when it comes to discovering and developing the skills they need to succeed in their new position. This report will help new administrators navigate the potential minefields and find their voice when it comes to leading effectively.

Faculty Focus June 25, 2009

Transitioning from Faculty to Chair: The Importance of Aligning Values

In Tuesday’s post, we talked about a survey conducted by Brenda Coppard, chair of occupational therapy at Creighton University, on the transition from faculty to

Rob Kelly March 26, 2009

Five Things that Will Ease the Transition from Faculty to Department Chair

Inadequate preparation, unrealistic expectations, and increased workload can be overwhelming for faculty members making the transition to department chair. Brenda Coppard, chair of occupational therapy

Rob Kelly March 24, 2009