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An Experiential Approach to Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report

Authors

• • Julie A. Ray
  • Southeast Missouri State University
• • Victor R. Wilburn
  • Southeast Missouri State University
• • Melissa Odegard-Koester
  • Southeast Missouri State University
• • Jeremy Ball
  • Southeast Missouri State University

Abstract

This session presents a leadership development program where new department chairs discuss best practices and realistic challenges with seasoned chairs, helping all to improve their leadership skills through a supportive group process. The program includes a summer book study, monthly meetings, a department chair handbook, and leadership resources.

Keywords: Leadership, Mentoring, Department Chairs, Development, Resources

How to Cite: Ray, J. A. , Wilburn, V. R. , Odegard-Koester, M. & Ball, J. (2018) “An Experiential Approach to Mentoring Academic Leaders: Review, Practice, Report”, Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. 1(2018).