Hi folks- I'm looking for advice on being a department chair. I take over in July a 3-year rotating position. It is my first time (I'll be starting my 8th year here) and would like to be as effective as possible without it killing me.
As background, the dept. has 9 1/2 full time members, with about 60 majors graduating each year (one of the largest majors on campus). The dept. gets along very well and is fortunate to have decent administrative support. In my first year as chair though I'll be facing a resignation, a 4th year contract renewal, a promotion and tenure decision, a position search, and a self-study. A the same time, my research program is as busy as ever with a full lab, several lines going and several manuscripts under review or awaiting revision (oh, and I'm having a baby in September). Thoughts? Advice? Suggestions? Thanks kindly, Patrick -- Patrick O. Dolan, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Drew University Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-3558 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
