Research Guides: Department Chair Resources: Resources

Resources for Department Chairs

Budgeting
Enneking, Eugene A. (2003). Preparing the Department Budget. ACE Department Chair Online Resource Center.

Conflict Management
Matz, David. (2007). The Chair's Role in Resolving Departmental Conflict. Department Chair.

Curriculum
Stark, Joan S., Briggs, Charlotte L., and Rowland-Paplowski, Jean. (2002). Curriculum Leadership Roles of Chairpersons in Continuously Planning Departments. Research in Higher Education.

Faculty Performance
Higgerson, Mary Lou. (1999). Performance Counseling: The Cornerstone of Professional Development. ACE Department Chair Online Resource Center.

Leadership
Buller, Jeffrey. (2009). The Chair as Campus Leader. Department Chair.

Meetings
Lynch, Christopher O. (2011). Conducting a Department Meeting: The Facilitator Chair. Department Chair.

Mentoring
Olmstead, Marjorie. (1993). Mentoring New Faculty: Advice to Department Chairs. CSWP Gazette.

Tenure
Gould, Christopher. (2010). The Chair as Coach and Referee in Tenure Applications. Department Chair.

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