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The Role of the Department Chair Mark B. Rosenberg, Chancellor June 1, 2008

The Role of the Department Chair Mark B. Rosenberg, Chancellor June 1, 2008. The Board of Governors. 17-member board created by voters in 2002 Mandate – to operate, regulate, control and be fully responsible for the whole State University System…. Office of the Chancellor.

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The Role of the Department Chair Mark B. Rosenberg, Chancellor June 1, 2008

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  1. The Role of the Department Chair Mark B. Rosenberg, Chancellor June 1, 2008

  2. The Board of Governors • 17-member board created by voters in 2002 • Mandate – to operate, regulate, control and be fully responsible for the whole State University System…

  3. Office of the Chancellor • Strategic policy direction • System budget and finance • Accountability and performance

  4. Critical Issues • Faculty/staff salaries • Accountability • Learning • Performance • Graduation rates • Retention rates • Time to degree

  5. To be a Successful Chair… • You need key skills • You need to obey the 12 commandments

  6. Department Chair is a Leader: What are the Key Skills? • Ability to communicate: rephrasing • Ability to listen: the power of pause • Ability to identify and learn from mistakes: can you ask the hard questions? • Ability to put ego behind the task

  7. Key Element that Must be Considered:Emotional Intelligence • Self-awareness: deep understanding of one’s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs and drives • Self-regulation: mastering emotions is critical and a key element of integrity (an ability to say no to impulsive urges) • Motivation: passion for work that goes beyond money or status • Empathy: understanding the emotional make-up of other people • Social skill: an ability to find common ground and build rapport

  8. Now…What About Your Role as Chair? • Chairs must be both leaders and managers! • Leaders do the right thing • Managers do things right

  9. 12 Commandments for Chairs • Stay calm • Understand faculty rights and responsibilities • Hire well: this is where tenure is decided • Make sure that everyone understands their assignment for the year • Make sure that everyone knows how they will be evaluated—annually and for tenure and promotion • Respect and help students

  10. The 12 Commandments (continued) • Improve the working environment: you set the tone! • Celebrate faculty and staff successes • Protect the junior faculty • Be persistent with the dean—but understand his/her needs • Avoid the culture of complaint • Bring solutions, not problems

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