DEPARTMENT CHAIR INSTITUTE

Many Department Chairs are not prepared for their new role. Transitioning from faculty member to department chair can be challenging. The Department Chair Institute (DCI) was developed by educators to address the needs of department chairs and first-level administrators... Department Chairs have one of the most important roles relating to College, School and University Instructional Programs. Department Chairs serves as a liaison between administration, faculty, students and at times the community at large. Department Chairs may be responsible for curriculum, strategic planning, budget matters, personnel management, and program reviews, yet their position is not one of undisputed authority. Conflict can arise from many stakeholders - making it difficult for the chair to lead, plan, and unite their department... Become familiar with models for reviewing/renewing instructional programs; one that is in alignment with Student Learning Outcomes and evidence-based assessment.

Primary location: Las Vegas United States