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Navigating the Department Chair Position: Is It Different for Females? Jennifer Faison-Hodge, Capital University Doris Screws, Alabama State University AAHPERD April 2, 2009 Tampa, Florida
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Rationale for the Roundtable Few females are in department chair/ leadership positions in higher education Female department chairs are faced with additional challenges during their tenure as chairs when compared to their male counterparts Department chairs, particular female department chairs, do not have an opportunity for networking, & open & honest discourse with other department chairs, faculty, & administrators
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Objectives of the Roundtable Discuss the pros and cons of being a department chair Discuss the roles and responsibilities of department chairs Discuss how you & others will measure your success as a department chair Discuss questions you should ask yourself before you accept the department chair position
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List the Pros of Being a Department Chair
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List the Cons of Being a Department Chair
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Discuss the roles & responsibilities of a department chair Personnel Curriculum Management Departmental Financial Facilities Data Student Others
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Discuss how you & others will “measure” your success as a department chair
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Questions to ask yourself before you accept the department chair position Why do I really want to be chair of this department? Do I have the support of the faculty in my department? Do I understand my role & responsibilities for this position? Do I understand the compensation for this position? Do I have supportive administration at my university? Do I have support staff that will make my job easier? Do I have a supportive family structure? How long is the term of the chair position? How will I be evaluated as the chair? Where am I in the tenure and promotion process of my professional career?
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Final Thoughts Other points once you accept the position: Delegate & set deadlines for assignments Keep good records & hard or electronic copies of everything Put important dates on calendars for the entire academic year Annual report due dates; open house dates; committee dates; Budget due dates; advising dates; bulletin copy revision due dates; Time Scheduling due dates; textbook request dates Birthdays, important holidays, etc. Take time to “know” your support staff, full-time & part-time faculty Read all the details of your minutes, especially from the dean Set the departmental meeting dates for the entire semester Read everything before you sign (your signature becomes powerful!)
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