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Turning the Titanic: Reshaping Departmental Culture as a New Chair

Author

• • Catherine S. Webster
  • University of Central Oklahoma

Abstract

Although Chairs may possess great latitude in their departmental leadership, changing the culture of a department requires effort and planning. This session will discuss how a new chair increased transparency, initiated faculty development opportunities, and led by example to expand shared governance and increase faculty morale.

Keywords: leading change, departmental culture, faculty development, shared governance, leadership

How to Cite: Webster, C. S. (2016) “Turning the Titanic: Reshaping Departmental Culture as a New Chair”, Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. 1(2016).