Hi Carol- thanks! Patrick
>>> On 5/30/2008 at 10:51 AM, "DeVolder Carol L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
