The Department Chair Primer: What Chairs Need to Know and Do to Make a Difference
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 111807744X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each chapter details a particular problem, includes a brief introduction to the topic, and provides tips on how to deal with the situation. Covering a wealth of topics, The Department Chair PrimerExplores the chair's role as department leaderOffers suggestions for handling stress and conflictIncludes information on budgeting, resource management, and developmentContains strategies for professional development, people management, and working with challenging personnelPresents ideas for handling department communications, student development, and strategic positioningWritten in a concise and accessible manner, The Department Chair Primer is an ideal resource for the busy new department chair.. If higher education is to fulfill its vital social mission, new department leaders must be prepared for their positions and get up to speed on the basics quickly, educating themselves about the role and continuing to learn on the job.In this second edition of his classic resource, Don Chu outlines the proven ideas and strategies new department chairs need in order to do their jobs well. Thoroughly revised and updated, The Department Chair Primer contains informa
"This book is an outstanding resource for new and continuing department chairs. The practical advice and examples provided are drawn from the author's own experiences and the wisdom of department chairs from the 23-campus California State University System and universities across the country." —Sally Veregge, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, San José State University
"Monumental Achievement" according to Patrick R. Maloney. Chu extols the details surrounding all the important job characteristics of department chairs. A practical guide, it should be on every college administrator's book shelf. Definitely a must read for those in the business of higher education!Patrick Maloney. Great overview of the role of the chair Chandra Provides a great overview of some of the challenges and roles of the department chair. I like that he used vignettes to illustrate some of the main points. The book helped me understand what role I was taking on in a way that helped me better prepare for it. It is also a fast read so it didn't feel like reading this book was taking time away from the myriad other items on my to-do list.. Nabeel said Not meeting my expectations!. No deep descriptions of the the curriculum development aspects of the chair's job. For using the book as a reference for a research project on departmental leadership, I found it covering topics superficially.
He is the founder of Academic Leadership Consulting and was formerly dean at the University of West Florida.. Don Chu is dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at California State University, San Marcos