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Chairing the Academic Department

This program aims to develop the leadership capacities of newly appointed department, division, and program heads and renew the skills and enthusiasm of experienced heads. The workshop format emphasizes exploration, experimentation, and networking through its introductory evening exercises, formal sessions, breakfast conversations, and lunchtime topic tables. These lunchtime topics are often suggested by the participants. Two unprogrammed evenings allow time for participants and teams to network informally.

Program Content

Sessions include: Evaluating College Teaching, Systems Thinking, Performance Counseling, Legal Issues for Chairs, and Leadership and Teamwork. A complete listing of the content with descriptions and faculty listings is available.

Who Should Attend

Department, division, and program chairs should attend, as well as deans interested in developing the leadership skills of their department chairs. Team participation is encouraged, and a reduced rate is available for additional registrants who attend from a single institution.

Dates and Times

The workshop begins at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 with an unhosted social hour, and concludes at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

Registration Fees

Fees include materials, refreshment breaks, one dinner, three continental breakfasts, and two luncheons. Meals are an integral component of the program, providing opportunities for informal conversations and problem solving.

ACE encourages team participation and offers a reduced rate for each additional team member from your institution.

For more information on how the workshops can enhance your campus partnerships, please call (202) 939-9460, or send an e-mail to: brinda_albert@ace.nche.edu.

*Before placing your purchase order or check request, be sure to verify your institution's membership in ACE by calling your president's office or checking ACE's Online Membership Directory.

Registration Deadline

Enrollment for the workshops is open until all seats are filled. Please note these workshops fill to capacity rapidly. Early registration is encouraged.

How to Register

We offer a variety of ways to register for this program.

Travel and Accommodations

Workshops begin at 5 p.m. on opening day and conclude at 12:15 p.m. on closing day. To assist you in planning your workshop trip, ACE has arranged special travel and hotel rates.

Please direct questions about this page to:
brinda_albert@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated 09/03/2010