Forming a Learning Community for New Chairs
Department
Information Systems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2015
Abstract
Given that “most individuals who become department chairs have neither leadership preparation nor a clear understanding of what the job entails” (Wolverton, Ackerman, and Holt 2005), the professional development of new chairs is critical. Recognizing this need, an experienced chair who had recently accepted a chair's position in a different department at our university sought ways to develop a campus-wide community of new and experienced chairs that would have administrative development benefits for all participants.
Journal Title
The Department Chair
Journal ISSN
1936-4393
Volume
25
Issue
4
First Page
25
Last Page
27
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1002/dch.30023
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