The New Chair Learning Community aims to provide an opportunity for faculty serving in their first or second year as departments chairs across the UNH campuses to meet, discuss topics of shared interest, and work collaboratively to support each other, as well as develop department leadership skills. New chairs are welcome to come to one or all sessions, as their schedules allow.
Each session will be participant driven. Topics are open to negotiation based on what most interests participants and what participants’ most urgent needs are at a given time. Follow-up before or after each session is welcome – please reach out to the facilitator (Holly Cashman, holly.cashman@unh.edu) to set up an appointment or just drop in early/stay late. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Date |
Time |
Topics |
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mid-September |
8:30 am - 9:45 am |
What kind of chair will you be? Defining your approach & setting expectations Time management, communication |
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mid-October |
8:30 am - 9:45 am |
Assessing climate, addressing issues, creating community Mentoring – formal and informal |
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mid-November
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8:30 am - 9:45 am |
Managing change, building on success Setting goals, working toward a common vision |
Spring 2025 topics will be determined based on the interest of new department chairs.
