Tuesday | January 18th | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Orientation to workshop: roles & responsibilities of the department chair
Speaker(s)
Dr. Avi Mukherjee, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President, Marshall University
Dr. Allison Carey (MU), Chair, Council of Chairs, Marshall University
Mr. Kurtis Hagans, Consultant, EAB
Topics Covered
What is a department chair, and how do they fit into the university’s structure? Annual cycle of chair’s workload; cohort introductions
Location
Virtual (virtual meetings will be on Zoom); guests to include Academic Deans
January’s regular Council of Chairs meeting will be Thursday, 1/20/22, 3:30-5pm (Teams).
Dr. Mary Beth Reynolds (MU) and Kurtis Hagans (EAB) will join the full Council of Chairs to talk about APS (Academic Performance Solutions) & data analytics.
Tuesday | February 8th | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Strategic Planning & Budgets
Speaker(s)
Dr. George C. Wright, Senior Advisor to President, (University of Kentucky) and Prairie View A&M University of President Emeritus,
Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite, President, Bentley University
Dr. Gregory Dunaway, Dean, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University
Moderator
Ms. Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Senior Vice President for Operations / Chief of Staff
Topics Covered
Strategic planning, growth/sustainability, resource allocation
Location
Virtual
February’s regular Council of Chairs meeting will be Thursday, 2/17/22, 3:30-5pm (Teams). Mark Robinson (MU) will join the full Council of Chairs to speak about department budgets and resource allocation.
Tuesday | February 22nd | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Leadership & Human Awareness
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jaime R. Taylor, President, Lamar University
Dr. Susan Elkins, Chancellor, Palmetto College, University of South Carolina
Dr. Angi Elsea Bourgeois, Dean, College of Architecture, Art and Design, Mississippi State University
Moderator
Dr. Avi Mukherjee, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President, Marshall University
Topics Covered
Challenges of leadership: Transition from colleague to “boss” & difficult faculty conversations
Location
Virtual
Tuesday | March 8th | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Promoting Professional Growth & Innovation in Your Department
Speaker(s)
Dr. Javier Reyes, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois Chicago
Charlotte Weber, Vice President for Federal Programs, Marshall University and Director, RCBI
Dr. John Maher, Vice President for Research, Marshall University and Executive Director, Marshall University Research Corporation
Moderator
Dr. Uma Sundaram, Vice Dean, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University
Topics Covered
Mentoring and evaluating faculty & staff; Advancing research in your unit; team-building
Location
Virtual
March’s regular Council of Chairs meeting will be Tuesday, 3/8/22, 3:30-5 (Teams). Dr. Kateryna Schray (MU) will join the full Council of Chairs to speak about student success and data analytics.
Tuesday | March 22nd | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Student Success & Data Analytics
Speaker(s)
President Brad D. Smith, Marshall University
Mr. Kurtis Hagans, Consultant, EAB
Panel of Retired Marshall Administrators: Dr. Harlan Smith, Dr. Dan Holbrook, and Dr. Sarah Denman
Moderator
Dr. Allison Carey, Chair, Council of Chairs, Marshall University
Topics Covered
Student recruitment & retention; Strategic enrollment management; Using data effectively
Location
Workshop luncheon, face-to-face
Tuesday | April 5th | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Human Resource Management
Speaker(s)
Mr. Maurice Cooley, Vice President for Student Affairs and Intercultural Affairs, Marshall University
Dr. Monica G. Brooks, Associate Vice President for Online Learning & Dean of University Libraries
Mr. Bruce Felder, Director of Human Resources, Marshall University
Ms. Jendonnae Houdyschell, Associate General Counsel, Marshall University
Moderator:
Dr. Cicero M. Fain III, Visiting Diversity Scholar, Marshall University
Topics Covered
Supporting faculty & students; Hiring; Strategic human resource planning
Location
Virtual
April’s regular Council of Chairs meeting will be Thursday, 4/7/22, 3:30-5pm (Teams)
Tuesday | April 19th | 12:20 – 1:50 PM
Session Theme
Promoting Your College & Department
Speaker(s)
Panel of Academic Deans from Marshall University
Ms. Ginny Painter, Senior Vice President for Communications and Marketing, Marshall University
Dr. Ron G. Area, CEO and Senior Vice President, Marshall University Foundation
Topics Covered
Communication, outreach, & fundraising
Location
Virtual
Thursday | April 28th | 12:45-2:45 PM
Session Theme
Project Showcase & Closing Reception
Speaker(s)
Mr. Kurtis Hagans, EAB Consultant
Academic Deans, Marshall University
Other Guests
Location
Face-to-face
Summer 2022: Academic Affairs will host a day-long summer retreat for department chairs.