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ONLINE TRAINING
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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
  • And more!
BOOKS
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This practical book stresses the importance of understanding that service is a prerequisite to leadership.


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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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Online Seminar Highlights
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Online Workshop Benefits

Direct interaction with the presenter and fellow attendees:


You'll receive greater access than you would at a face-to-face event. Participants cite the connections they made with others in attendance online as among the most valuable elements of the online conference experience.

A cost-effective, eco-friendly professional development opportunity:


All the benefits of a face-to-face event without the added costs, hassles, and environmental strains of travel.

Convenience:


Receive premium content and training direct from experienced professionals, all from the comfort of your personal computer. And you can use our Flex Pass system to purchase any number of online events that fit your schedule and interests.

Practical content when you want it:


You'll have access to the recorded version of your workshop for six months after the live date, so you can review the information when it's most convenient for you.

Practical, problem-focused sessions:


Participants hear and interact with presenters and other attendees on key topics designed to offer practical strategies for improving their effectiveness as department chairs. Each session will begin at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (lasting 90 minutes), and will feature live two-way Web-based audio, visuals, and real-life demonstrations of best practices at work.

Valuable resources and take-aways:


Each seminar is informed by the latest thinking in instructional design and supported by a rich variety of resources drawn from the online seminar. You'll benefit from presenters’ materials, content-rich knowledge exchange between participants, and much more, long after the live workshop has ended.

Extended savings:


All workshop registrants will receive 35% off all book products at www.wiley.com and www.josseybass.com, and a 30% discount on new subscriptions to The Department Chair, our quarterly publication.