New Chairs Orientation Program

Over the course of the fall semester, we invite the newly elected chairs to learn more about their complex position of leading their respective departments. Guest presenters from various college offices join us for topics that fall within their purview.

Session 1

• The Roles and Responsibilities of the Department Chair
• Effective Course Scheduling

Session 2

• Personnel Policy, Procedures, and Actions

Session 3

• Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation

Session 4

• Promotion, Tenure, and Certificate of Continuous Employment

Session 5

• Personnel Policies and Case Studies: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Workplace Violence Policy, Sexual Harassment, Anti-Bullying

Session 6

• College and Department Budgets
• Office Management

Session 7

• Department and College Assessment

Session 8

• Discussion of Special Topics