Webcast Series
Jossey-Bass Department Chair Leadership Online Institute

A professional, economical, and timely webcast series for department chairs to get the orientation and support they need to excel in their role.
Description
Series One — The Essentials:
For Department Chairs in Their First Term (One to Three Years)
All sessions begin at 11:30 am (Eastern Time) and last for 90 minutes.
- September 15, 2011 — The Essentials: The Most Important Things You Need to Know (and Do) as a Department Chair
Led by Don Chu, PhD, University of West Florida
- September 29, 2011— A Quick and Practical Guide to Managing Your Time and Stress
Led by Christian Hansen, PhD, Eastern Washington University
- October 13, 2011 — Best Practices in Effective Communication and Conflict Management
Led by Walter Gmelch, University of San Francisco
- October 27, 2011 — Best Practices in Budgeting, Resource Management, and Planning for Results
Led by Don Chu, University of West Florida
- November 10, 2011 — What Department Chairs Can Do to Foster Excellent Teaching
Led by Mary Deane Sorcinelli, University of Massachusetts Amherst
