Professor Scharff working with students.

Chair Development Workshops

Past Workshops

Hallmarks of Supervisory Success (PDF)

Zoom | Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Susan Donahue, Executive Director, Talent Development and Continuing Education

The transition to Department Chair brings new challenges. Moving into a supervisory role can be a balancing act. Please join a conversation on January 19, 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m., as we explore best practices of supervisory success which will help you assume your new responsibilities, improve your ability to supervise others, and maintain the balance in your role. Topics discussed will include:

  • building personal credibility with employees, peers, and Deans
  • activating work group commitment
  • engaging supervisory support

Presentation on Managing Effectively at Pace session (PDF)

Facilitators: Sia Bundor and Luciana Ziegler, Human Resources
Zoom | Wednesday October 21, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m.

This session will review important information and resources related to your administrative role of supervising staff and adjuncts to include but not limited to: performance management, compliance, administrative responsibilities, important policies and procedures, code of conduct and civility, etc.