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Twenty-Third Annual Conference
February 8-10, 2006
Orlando, Florida
Changing Leadership: Expectations for
Chairs
The old adage that “the only constant in our lives is
change” is true for an academic chairperson. At one
time the chair’s job was to teach nearly a full load
and attend to administrative details, coordinate evaluation
procedures, and convene departmental meetings. Expectations
for today’s chairs are quite different.
While every campus is different, it is likely that a chair
will experience new expectations wherever they reside. Many
will be asked to be more entrepreneurial, to forge new interdisciplinary
relationships, to make better use of technology, to better
define and assess student learning, to foster alumni fundraising,
and to deal with more complex litigious issues. In addition,
external funding agencies and state and national governments
increasingly seek accountability evidence at the department
level. For a chair initially employed as a disciplinary expert,
these expectations can be daunting; but they can also be viewed
as wonderful opportunities to pursue a departmental vision
in creative ways.
How changing leadership expectations impacts the professional
life of the chair is the focus of the Twenty-Third Academic
Chairpersons Conference.
Possible Conference Topics Include (but are not limited to):
Leadership
delegating
resolving conflict
effective communication
leading change
prioritizing
problem solving
team building
stress management
time management
Academic Dishonesty
preventing cheating/plagiarism
acting on cheating
burden of evidence for academic dishonesty
due process-for students only?
Civic Engagement
listening to communities
contributing to the civic good
Administration
legal issues
working with various constituencies
effective meetings
personnel issues
pay equity
Evaluation/Assessment
program reviews
performance appraisals
curriculum revision
rewarding service
student evaluations
portfolio approach
peer review
Diversifying the Faculty/Student Body
identifying underrepresented faculty candidates
increasing underrepresented student enrollment
encouraging participation of underrepresented students and groups
Financial
new funding sources
developing partnerships
creative budgeting
sponsorships
grant writing
Mission/Goals
strategic planning
redefining the department
aligning with institutional mission
Faculty Development/Roles
creative rewards
motivating
mentoring
post-tenure review
hiring, promotion and tenure issues
introducing technology
Technology
multimedia course delivery
implications for the future
introducing technology to faculty effectively
New Faculty Appointments
institutional, state, and national trends in faculty appointments
meeting needs using a mix of appointments
Promoting Interdisciplinary Activities
promoting scholarship across disciplines
promoting interdisciplinary curricula
Student Retention
campus wide initiatives
seeing majors to degree completion
stimulating faculty interest
About the Conference
The Academic Chairpersons Conference is an annual forum where
academic chairpersons, administrators and faculty from all
areas of higher education share the most successful, innovative
ideas and strategies to assist each other in becoming more
effective in their positions. The format of the conference
is concurrent sessions of papers, workshops and panel discussions
as well as featured presentations by prominent figures in
higher education. Each year there is a different overall theme,
but the emphasis of every conference is to provide practical,
usable information in a climate of open discussion of common
concerns.
The conference will be held in Orlando, Florida. It will begin
at 8:45 am, Feb 8, and conclude at noon February 10.
Proposal Submission
You are invited to submit a proposal for the presentation of
a paper, panel, or workshop. All presentations should have a
practical, applied orientation. This will be an extremely important
factor in determining which proposals are accepted for presentation
at the conference.
| | • | Paper sessions will be 30 minutes long, with an additional 20 minutes for discussion.
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| | • | Panels will be 110 minutes in length, 20 minutes of which should be for discussion. Panels must include THREE or FOUR presenters addressing different aspects of the SAME topic.
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| | • | Workshops will be 110 minutes and must actively involve the participants. Please indicate specifically how this will occur. |
If you are submitting a workshop proposal, please indicate if this workshop has been presented before and your experience in presenting this and/or other workshops.
All presentations should encourage discussion.
Click here to submit your proposal online
Proposals must be postmarked,
faxed or submitted on-line by July 15, 2005
to be considered.
Mailing address:
Academic Chairpersons
Attn: Sharon Brookshire
Kansas State University
Division of Continuing Education
216 College Court Building
Manhattan, KS 66506-6006
Fax: 785-532-3779
Selection
The criteria for selection are:
| | 1. | Relevancy of the topic
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| | 2. | Evidence that the presentation will be of value, e.g., personal experience, research, knowledge of the literature
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| | 3. | Clear and concise style
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| | 4. | Points that the presentation will make
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| | 5. | Practical recommendations that will be made to academic chairpersons |
The proposal review is a refereed process. A limited number
of proposals will be selected for presentation and all invited
presentations can be included in the Academic Chairpersons
CD Proceedings.
Notification of acceptance should be received by all applicants
the end of September, 2005. You do not have to present to
attend the conference.
Location
The Twenty-Third Academic Chairpersons Conference will be
in Orlando, Florida, at The Florida Mall Hotel.
At this hotel you will enjoy the notable blend of past and present, the warmth and charm of the grand hotels combined with comfort and efficiency of the most modern accommodations. From the polished marble of the lobby to the sparkling sunshine of the outdoor pool, the Florida Mall Hotel welcomes you with a remarkable sense of style.
Guest rooms at the Florida Mall Hotel are well appointed and true to their intent...to make each guest feel comfortable with just the right combination of hominess and luxury. The complimentary indoor fitness center and sauna, as well as outdoor pool and whirlpool, offer the ultimate in enjoyment and relaxation.
The Florida Mall Hotel offers transportation to all the area attractions for a small fee and complimentary parking for your convenience. This hotel is just minutes away from area attractions, fine dining, shopping and entertainment, and is connected to Florida Mall, the largest in Central Florida.
Hotel rates are $134-single or double. These rates also apply
three days before and after the conference as space is available.
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-588-4656. You must
mention the K-State Academic Chairpersons Conference to receive
the special rate.
Registration Fees
Conference presenters will receive a reduced registration fee. Registration fees include all program materials, refreshment breaks, selected meals, and a CD of the conference proceedings. Please note: It is not possible to offer
either honoraria or waiver of registration fees to presenters. All presenters who will be attending must register and pay the fee. Registration fees are usually set in August.
Questions
Questions concerning proposal submission or conference content should be directed to Sharon Brookshire by e-mail: sharonb@k-state.edu, or (785) 532-2566.
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