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Chairing An Academic Department,Used
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Academic Leaders May Be In The Least Studied And Most Misunderstood Management Position In The World,' Authors Gmelch And Miskin State. Although Chairs Come To The Position For Varied Reasons, Few Come With Any Specific Leadership Training. Once In The Position, They Are Critiqued, Judged, And Evaluated By Both Their Faculty And Administratorsgroups Which Frequently Have Conflicting Criteria.Based Upon Their Extensive Study Of The Demands On And Needs Of Chairs, The Authors Have Distilled Their Findings Into A Practical And Highly Accessible Volume To Guide Chairs In Their Growth. Despite The Varied Paths To The Position, The Authors State That All Chairs Find Themselves In An Environment Distinct From Their Former Facultly Situation.One Of The Most Dramatic Changes Is That Chairs Need The Ability To Switch From One Task Or Situation To Another Very Quickly, And Must Develop A Facility For Refocusing. As Chairs, Individuals Assume Four Basic Roles: Faculty Developer, Manager, Leader, And Scholar. Because Of These Roles And The Need To Quickly Refocus, Gmelch And Miskin Advocate Becoming A Swivel Chair. They State: 'To Balance Their Roles, Chairs Must Learn To Swivel Without Appearing Dizzy, Schizophrenic, Or Twofaced.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chairing an Academic Department'? A: 'Chairing an Academic Department' focuses on the unique challenges faced by academic department chairs, including their roles and the skills needed to navigate their responsibilities effectively.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Walter H. Gmelch and his co-author, Miskin, who provide insights based on their extensive study of academic leadership.
- Q: What are the four basic roles of a department chair discussed in the book? A: The four basic roles of a department chair discussed in the book are faculty developer, manager, leader, and scholar.
- Q: How does the book suggest chairs manage their multiple roles? A: The authors suggest that chairs should learn to 'swivel' between their roles without losing focus, effectively balancing their responsibilities as they transition from one task to another.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Chairing an Academic Department'? A: 'Chairing an Academic Department' was published on March 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 148 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its second edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Chairing an Academic Department'? A: The book is bound in perfect binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new academic leaders? A: Yes, the book is designed to be a practical guide for new academic leaders, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities.