The department chair primer : what chairs need to know and do to make a difference
著者
書誌事項
The department chair primer : what chairs need to know and do to make a difference
（Jossey-Bass resources for department chairs）
Jossey-Bass, c2012
2nd ed
- : pbk
大学図書館所蔵 全4件
注記
Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
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 information that addresses the current pressures and challenges in higher education and offers practical suggestions for responding to them.
Filled with illustrative examples, the book gets straight to the heart of challenges and issues. 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 Primer
Explores the chair's role as department leader
Offers suggestions for handling stress and conflict
Includes information on budgeting, resource management, and development
Contains strategies for professional development, people management, and working with challenging personnel
Presents ideas for handling department communications, student development, and strategic positioning
Written in a concise and accessible manner, The Department Chair Primer is an ideal resource for the busy new department chair.
目次
Preface to the New Edition vii
Part One: What New Chairs Need To Know 1
1 Why Department Chairs Are Important 3
2 The Chair's Role as Department Leader 9
3 The Chair's Ecosystem 16
4 Handling Stress and Conflict 26
5 What Kind of Chair Will You Be? 30
Part Two: Getting Started: How New Chairs Can Make A Difference 35
6 Before You Begin 37
7 Planning 42
8 Budget, Resource Management, and Development 52
9 Curriculum, Scheduling, and Instruction 67
10 Professional Development, Personnel Management, and Handling Challenging Personnel 76
11 Departmental Communication 85
12 Student Development 92
13 Strategic Positioning 97
14 Understanding Your Institution and Your Role as Department Chair 102
Resources 107
References 109
The Author 111
Index 113
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