Book description
The Department Chair Primer
provides the practical information that chairs need to do their jobs
well. Many of the book's ideas come from practicing chairs and are
proven strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. Each chapter
details a particular problem, includes a brief introduction to the
topic, provides tips on how to deal with the situation, and concludes
with targeted questions for further consideration. Its concise format is
ideal for busy chairs which need a brief but informative resource. The
second edition has been revised to reflect new pressures and challenges
in higher education and the increasing importance of department chairs
in responding to them.
Don Chu is dean of the College of Education,
Health, and Human Services at California State University, San Marcos.
He is the founder of Academic Leadership Consulting and was formerly
dean at the University of West Florida.
