Promoting Success and Well-Being Through a Chair Support Group

Grace A. Mims Ph.D.; Kenneth E. Anderson Ph.D.; Richard C. Meyer Ed.D.; Nita Unruh Ed.D.

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Promoting Success and Well-Being Through a Chair Support Group

Authors

- Grace A. Mims Ph.D.
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Kenneth E. Anderson Ph.D.
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Richard C. Meyer Ed.D.
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Nita Unruh Ed.D.
- University of Nebraska at Kearney

Abstract

Department chairs are often exposed to occupational stressors that may lead to burnout. The presenters will discuss a chair support group they developed to provide one another support, insight, perspective, collaboration, advocacy, and resources. Implementation strategies for a variety of initiatives will be offered.

Keywords: burnout prevention, support group, self-care, organizational culture, chair collaboration

How to Cite: Mims, G. A., Ph.D. , Anderson, K. E., Ph.D. , Meyer, R. C., Ed.D. & Unruh, N., Ed.D. (2015) “Promoting Success and Well-Being Through a Chair Support Group”, Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. 1(2015).