ONLINE TRAINING

For New and Experienced Department Chairs

Gain in-depth knowledge through interactive workshops, led by Jossey-Bass authors and other thought leaders in academic leadership. Topics include:

Program Assessment
Faculty Evaluation
Fundraising and Development
Budgeting and Planning
Managing Conflict
Managing Time and Stress
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BOOKS

Servant Leadership for Higher Education: Principles and Practices

This practical book stresses the importance of understanding that service is a prerequisite to leadership.

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JOURNAL

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.

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WILEY LEARNING INSTITUTE PROGRAMS

New for Spring

This Spring, choose from ten essential topics designed to equip department chairs to succeed in their role.

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
Developing successful working relationships

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Spring Series

2/28/2013 12:00 AM 5/9/2013 12:00 AM

Feb 28: The Most Important Things You Need to Know (and Do) as a Department Chair | Presented by: Don Chu, California State University, San Marcos
Mar 7: Budgeting, Planning for, and Getting the Resources Your Department Needs | Presented by: Don Chu, California State University, San Marcos
Mar 21: Communicating Clearly and Managing Conflict to Create a More Harmonious Department | Presented by: Walter Gmelch, University of San Francisco
Apr 4: Keys to Effective and Fair Faculty Evaluation | Presented by: Jeffrey L. Buller, Florida Atlantic University
Apr 11: Understanding and Avoiding Legal Problems with Faculty, Staff, and Students | Presented by: Barbara Lee, Rutgers University
Apr 18: A Practical Overview of Fundraising for Department Chairs and Deans | Presented by: Penelepe Hunt, University of Illinois at Chicago
Apr 25: Responding to Resistance, Improving Relationships, and Building Trust Through Critical Reflection | Presented by: Stephen Brookfield, University of St. Thomas
May 2: Surviving and Thriving in Times of Institutional and Departmental Change | Presented by: Linda Cabe Halpern, James Madison University
May 8: A Quick and Practical Guide to Managing Your Time and Stress | Presented by: Christian Hansen, Eastern Washington University
May 9: Managing Your Molecule: Working Well with Your Dean, Faculty, Staff, and Students | Presented by: Walter Gmelch, University of San Francisco

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Innovative online events led by top experts bring valuable content right to your desktop for interactive online sessions, discussion, strategy sharing, and networking with other department chairs.

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Best Practices in Effective Communication and Conflict Management Seminar

PRESENTERS

Stephen D. Brookfield