As more and more of the college-going population is made up of those who are the first in their families to attend college, institutions need to find ways to help these students succeed if they expect to maintain enrollments. This groundbreaking resource explores the challenges and barriers to first-generation students and offers a wealth of helpful recommendations for helping these students succeed in their academic careers. Read Chapter 1 from this valuable guide now. More.

In The Department Chair journal you’ll find such informative articles as “Work and Family Integration: Recommendations for Chairs” by Lisa Wolf-Wendel and Kelly Ward. Chairs will learn of the key role they play in helping faculty navigate the work and family terrain. Read the article from the spring 2013 issue now. More.

Our popular online seminars are back for spring 2013. Choose from ten essential topics designed specifically for department chairs: understanding your role, budgeting and resource management, managing your time and stress, creating a harmonious department, conducting fair faculty evaluations, avoiding legal problems, fundraising for chairs and deans, improving relationships and building trust, thriving in times of change, and developing successful working relationships. More.

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