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Peer reviewedWolverton, Mimi; Gmelch, Walter H.; Sorenson, Dean – Innovative Higher Education, 1998
Four prerequisites for college and university departmental change and renewal have been suggested: dedication to teamwork; collective dialog and inquiry about effective teaching; commitment to quality control and rewarding collective goals; and leadership of a purposeful chair. These are discussed in relation to conditions mitigating against…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Department Heads, Departments
Gmelch, Walter H.; Miskin, Val D. – 1993
This guide to leadership for college department chairs addresses three major challenges: (1) developing understanding and clarity about the motives and role of a department chair; (2) understanding the strategic planning process for creating a productive department; and (3) developing key leadership skills required for effectiveness. The first…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Department Heads
Download full textGmelch, Walter H. – 1994
Although 80% of all administrative decisions are made at the department level, many community college department chairs accept their positions without a clear understanding of the demands or training in leadership skills. It is critical to a productive department, however, that chairs possess the leadership skills to shape their departments into…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Community Colleges, Department Heads
