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Handbook for Department Leaders
Preface
For New Academic Leaders
Preparing for A Change In Leadership: A Transition Guide
Detailed Table of Contents
Leading During a Crisis
Chapter 1: Roles & Responsibilities
Resources
Transitioning from Faculty Member to Department Leader
The Big Picture Person
Mentor Faculty
Liaison Between the Department and the Dean
Serve as the Face of the Department
Interact with Graduate Program Directors
Strategies for Managing These Multiple Demands
Help with the Big Picture
Section 1B: Responsibilities of Department Chairs/ Directors/ Coordinators
Length of Term and Transition to a New Chair
Leadership Styles
Chapter 2: Responsibilities of the Dean's Office
Chapter 3: Leadership, Governance and Administration
Section 3A: Handling the Day-to-Day Tasks
Delegating
Department Meetings
Cultivation and Stewardship of Donors
Section 3B: Day-to-Day Tasks
Section 3C: Department Climate
Research Findings on Department Climate: An Introduction
The Department Chair's Role in Improving Department Climate
Principles for a Positive Department Climate
Healthy Departments
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI Resources
Section 3D: Department Infrastructure, Communication, and Planning
Department Committees
New Committee Chair Checklist
During First Committee Meeting of the Semester
Email vs Face-to-Face Meetings
Guide to Electronic Meetings
Department Retreats
Chapter 4: Financial and Facility Management
Section 4B: Bronco Budget 2.0
Section 4C: Expenses and Accounting
Section 4D: University Budget Development
Section 4E: Advocating for Your Department
Section 4F: Finance and Administration Resources
Section 4G: Sponsored Projects or Research Grants
Section 4H: Facilities Management
Chapter 5: Faculty and Staff Management
Resources
Section 5A: Faculty Orientation & Onboarding
Section 5 B: Faculty Development
Pre-Tenure Faculty
Tenured Faculty
Non-Tenure Track Faculty
"Helping Faculty Members Sharpen Their Focus"
Facilitating Intentional Career Planning for Faculty
Retirement
Sabbaticals and Leaves
Resources on Recruiting and Retaining Faculty
Section 5C: Faculty Evaluation
Overview and Best Practices
Questions to Guide Faculty Performance
Crucial Steps in Managing Faculty Performance
Confronting Continued Performance Issues
Side Tracks: Be Prepared for these Defenses
Annual Review Process
Tenure and Promotion Processes
Resources for Candidates and Committees
Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty
Evaluation of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Resources: Faculty Evaluation
Section 5D: Academic Personnel Issues
Resources
Section 5E: Faculty Hiring Processes
Section 5F: Administrative Staff and Support Personnel
Chapter 6: Curriculum and Program Development
Section 6B: Curriculum Change Request
Section 6C: Curriculum Change Process
Section 6D: Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Review
Section 6E: General Education Curriculum Review
Section 6F: Graduate Council Curriculum Review
Section 6G: Resources for Curriculum Development, Changes, Policies
Section 6H: Scheduling and Timetable
Section 6I: Enrollment Management
Section 6J: Academic Program Review
Assessment
Chapter 7: Student Relations
Section 7A: Majors and Minors
Section 7B: Student Complaints
Section 7C: Student Appeals
Section 7D: Resources
Chapter 8: Communication, Advocacy, and External
Section 8A: Communication and Marketing
Section 8B: Campus Safety and Security Policies
Chapter 9: Resources on Leading a Department
Academic Leadership References
Appendix A: Using Meetings to Create Cohesion
Handbook for Department Leaders
Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty
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