New chairs frequently have questions regarding the expectations of their role. To support their success, new chairs participate in workshops focusing on defining this role. They also meet university leaders and peers committed to supporting their role as chair.
Good academic leaders enhance faculty morale and accelerate their success, expand and promote the student experience, and reinforce the value of higher education. Quite naturally, all of this advances Ohio State’s academic mission.
The New Chairs Program builds community among chairs and increases collective competence in promoting faculty morale and department success.