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ONLINE TRAINING
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3/8/2012 12:00 AM
Spring Series
Our two popular online seminar series are back for Spring 2012. Series One: The Essentials will equip new department chairs to succeed in their role. Series Two: Best Practices offers academic leaders the best counsel available on handling the key challenges of the chair position.


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BOOKS
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From Parker Palmer, best-selling author of The Courage to Teach, and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics at Amherst College and director of the academic program of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, comes this call to revisit the roots and reclaim the vision of higher education. The Heart of Higher Education proposes an approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human being—mind, heart, and spirit—an essential integration if we hope to address the complex issues of our time. The book offers a rich interplay of analysis, theory, and proposals for action from two educators and writers who have contributed to developing the field of integrative education over the past few decades. 



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    JOURNAL
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    This quarterly periodical for department chairs and deans features practical advice, useful information, and up-to-date resources. Its applications, techniques, case studies, strategies, and guidance are directly relevant to today's academic leaders.
    E-NEWSLETTER
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    ASK THE EXPERTS
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    Effective Leadership

    Q. What does it mean to be an effective leader? Read More.

    Dealing with Staff Conflicts

    Q. How do you deal with a staff personality that is contrary to the department’s overall personality as well as yours—in a time with severe budget cuts so that it would be difficult to even hire a “warm body” in their place? Read More.

    Evaluating the Curriculum

    Tips for Evaluating the Curriculum Read More.

    Establishing a Climate of Trust

    Q. What does trust mean and what can I do to establish or maintain a climate of trust in my department? Read More.

    Laws of Academic Administration

    Bryant’s Eighteen Laws of Academic Administration Read More.

    Dealing with Criticism

    Q. How should chairs deal with criticism? Read More.

    Administrative Portfolios

    Q. What is the value of an administrative portfolio? Read More.

    Learning on the Job

    Q. What is the most surprising thing that new chairs learn about the job? Read More.

    Role Expectations

    Q. How can chairs meet the increased expectations of their position? Read More.

    Recruiting a Diverse Faculty

    Q. How can chairs recruit a diverse faculty? Read More.