{"product_id":"the-academic-chairs-handbook-hardback-9780470197653","title":"The Academic Chair's Handbook (Hardback) 9780470197653","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Academic Chair's Handbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDaniel W. Wheeler (Author), Alan T. Seagren (Author), Linda Wysong Becker (Author), Edward R. Kinley (Author), Dara D. Mlinek (Author), Kenneth J. Robson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470197653, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 March 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.2 x 16 x 2.2 cm, 0.464 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eUpdates to the second edition of this handbook for academic department chairs and division heads reflect changes in the relationship between academic leadership, faculty, and students in the age of the internet. (\u003ci\u003eBookNews\u003c\/i\u003e, 06\/05\/08)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePractically focused, easily accessible, this book is directly relevant to the academic environment in which department chairs operate. The authors—internationally known experts in academic administration—conducted interviews with department chairs and heads at 38 academic institutions from across the U.S. and Canada, public and private, two-year and four-year.  \u003cp\u003eThe extensive interviews resulted in four thematic patterns that covered the overarching issues department chairs face: quality, change, culture, and leadership. Each chapter is packed with practical advice and concludes with questions and resources to help chairs develop constructive responses to the myriad issues facing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I • Fifteen Strategies in the Building Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Difficulties in the Building Process 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Context for Leadership 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChairing the Department 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of the Department 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of Faculty Work 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Self-Assessment 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Consider Your Own Development 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn About Your Role and Responsibilities in the Department and the Institution 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Balance Between Your Professional and Personal Lives 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for Your Professional Future 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Reflect on Your Role as an Academic Leader 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish a Collective Departmental Vision or Focus 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Faculty Ownership of the Vision 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiate Changes Carefully 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocate Resources of Time, Information, and Assignments to Implement the Vision and Departmental Goals 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitor Progress Toward Achieving the Vision and Goals 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Create a Positive Interpersonal Work Environment 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish an Open Atmosphere to Build Trust 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Faculty Needs and Interests 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivate Faculty and Collaboratively Set Goals 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop Leadership Skills that Empower Faculty and Provide Effective Feedback 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeedback Techniques 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepresent Faculty to Colleagues and Senior Administrators 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServe as a Role Model and Mentor 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage and Support Faculty 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II • Applying the Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Help New Faculty Become Oriented 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate Expectations for Performance 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Feedback on Progress 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhance Collegial Review Processes 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Flexible Time Lines for Tenure 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Mentoring and Integration by Senior Faculty 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtend Mentoring and Feedback to Graduate Students Who Aspire to be Faculty Members 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize the Department Chair as a Career Sponsor 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Teaching, Particularly at the Undergraduate Level 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Scholarly Development 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster a Balance Between Professional and Personal Life 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Improve Faculty Teaching 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromote Excellence in Teaching 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Teaching Improvement 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddress Teaching Problems 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploy Case Studies to Guide Your Response to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Problems 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Improve the Scholarship of Faculty 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster a Strong Research Climate 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetect a Problem Situation as Early as Possible 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarify the Reasons for Lack of Performance 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify a Plan for Improvement 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow Up on the Plan 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Refocus Faculty Efforts 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetect the Signs of Lack of Focus 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore Options with the Individual 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutually Design a Plan for Intervention 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrange for Activities, Resources, and Feedback 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Address Personal Issues of Faculty 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiate Between Short- and Long-Term Issues 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt Strategies for Temporary Problems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt Strategies for Intervening in Chronic Cases 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Employ Technology Wisely 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Aware of Technological Developments 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Faculty and Staff Technology Literacy 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Technology Training 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Technology Efficiently 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Technology to Facilitate Outcomes, Assessment, and Accountability 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop a Plan for Resource Allocation 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt Emerging Technologies Prudently 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider the Impact on Student Services 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Adapt to Funding and Resources Challenges 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarify Responsibility for Budget Development and Allocation 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize the Implications of Budget Pressures 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversify Funding Through Revenue Generation Strategies 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapitalize on Changes in Staffing 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain High Morale During Trying Times 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Continuous Improvement a Priority 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevise Strategies and Resources to Support Quality Improvement Efforts 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Learning Assessment 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Effectiveness Assessment 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Effectiveness Assessment 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage Support of Continuous Improvement Efforts 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt Reliable Assessment Measures to Track Progress Over Time, Make Comparisons, and Demonstrate Results 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Illustration of the Process 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Resources 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. 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