Patrick, Make sure you have a reliable administrative assistant, and delegate delegate delegate--your coworkers will be happy to help (well, at least they will help willingly if you ask--don't feel that you personally have to do everything. Carol
Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Dolan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri 5/30/2008 9:50 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] chair advice 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]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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