The academic chair's handbook /
Daniel W. Wheeler ... [et al.].
- 2nd ed.
- San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2008.
- xxiv, 272 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Rev. ed. of: The academic chairperson's handbook. c1990.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-254) and indexes.
Difficulties in the building process -- Consider your own development -- Reflect on your role as an academic leader -- Create a positive interpersonal work environment -- Help new faculty become oriented -- Improve faculty teaching -- Improve the scholarship of faculty -- Refocus faculty efforts -- Address personal issues of faculty -- Employ technology wisely -- Adapt to funding and resources challenges -- Foster a culture of continuous improvement -- Build an agenda.
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