Ask the Administrator: Resources for New Department Chairs

By Matt Reed. A new correspondent writes:

I was just appointed the Department Chair position for my medium sized department starting this summer. Would you recommend any good books on being a chair? I see several specific to the Department Chair role -- is there a specific one you would recommend to start with? I should note I am at a large community college (about an hour and a half away from yours) and am a long time professor moving up.

First, congratulations!  Chairs have the chance to make the kinds of differences that add up over time.  They’re often unappreciated, but they matter. Read more...