The Chair Orientation is geared towards new and seasoned Chairs, and covers topics such as: how to best transition from the focused, self-driven life of a faculty member to academic leadership; the first days/months/year of your job as department chair; self-preservation strategies; best practices in hiring, dual career hiring, diversity hiring and reaction to offers; providing and receiving faculty feedback, annual reviews, setting up mentoring, post-tenure reviews, the role of the chair in the evaluation process, and preemptive vs. reactive retention.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Lunch served at 12:30 pm
ILR Conference Center
Room 423
King-Shaw Hall