Department Chairs Bag Lunch Presentations & Related Materials
Below is a list of topics, presentations and materials as part of the Academic Affairs Chairs Faculty Bag Lunch Series and related presentations from the last three years. For a list of presentation materials older than three years please see our archive of workshops and presentations.
2024-25
What's New in Academic Affairs - June 3, 2025
This session provided current and incoming chairs with updates from the Office of Academic Affairs and an opportunity to ask and have answered their questions.
Conflict Competence for Chairs: Practical Skills for Complex Situations - April 22, 2025
This workshop presented frameworks and practical skills to identify and address the key issues involved in many sensitive conflicts. By discussing scenarios that bring to life common conflict dynamics, participants explored how to manage conflicts with specific tools and techniques—to support the department in creating a more hospitable climate. Information was shared about the Ombuds Office, a confidential and off-the-record resource for navigating difficult situations, from interpersonal to departmental and interdepartmental dynamics.
Presentation
Chairs Winter Open Session - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
This session was part of an in-person series of quarterly Open Sessions offered throughout the 2024-25 academic year. Chairs submitted questions and topics for discussion beforehand or during the freeform session and the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs personnel provided answers and guidance.
Managing Medical Disability Requests and Medical Leaves for Academics - January 23, 2025
Engaging faculty and academics on matters related to medical disability or medical leave requests can be challenging. The goal is to initiate an interactive process to consider what accommodations, if any, can enable the individual to carry out the essential functions of their position. Led by colleagues from Campus Counsel, Disability Management Services and Academic Affairs, this session explored the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty/academics.
Chairs Fall Open Session - November 6, 2024
This session was part of an in-person series of quarterly Open Sessions offered throughout the 2024-25 academic year. Chairs submitted questions and topics for discussion beforehand or during the freeform session and the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs personnel provided answers and guidance.
Academic Advancement and Open Q&A - October 10, 2024
This session served as a continuation of our Chair's Role in Academic Advancement session discussion for those who attended our New Chairs Workshop for any remaining questions and, for returning chairs, a general open session for any questions as we start off the Fall quarter. Topics discussed included the Annual Call, language regarding postponements Chairs may use in department letters, Clock Extensions, Step Plus and DEI Statements in the Advancement process.
2023-24
What's New in Academic Affairs - June 11, 2024
This session provided current and incoming chairs with updates from the Office of Academic Affairs and an opportunity to ask and have answered their questions.
Academic Advancement: the Role of the Department Chair - April 25, 2024
This bag lunch session provided key information about what chairs need to know about the advancement process (including planning for extramural letters, actions needed between now and the Fall quarter, etc.) and an opportunity for chairs to have their advancement questions answered by Vice Provost Phil Kass and CAP Chair Edward Dickinson.
Managing Medical Disability Requests and Medical Leaves for Academics - December 5, 2023
Engaging faculty and academics on matters related to medical disability or medical leave requests can be challenging. The goal is to initiate an interactive process to consider what accommodations, if any, can enable the individual to carry out the essential functions of their position. This session explored the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty/academics.
Chairs Bag Lunch Open Session - November 15, 2023
This meeting was the first in a series of quarterly Open Sessions we are offering throughout the 2023-24 academic year. Chairs submitted questions and topics for discussion beforehand or during the freeform session and the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs personnel provided answers and guidance. Open Sessions for Chairs will also be held on February 7 and April 30, 2024.
Academic Advancement and Open Q&A - October 11, 2023
This session served as a continuation of our Chair's Role in Academic Advancement session discussion for those who attended our New Chairs Workshop for any remaining questions and, for returning chairs, a general open session for any questions as we start off the Fall quarter.
2022-23
What's New in Academic Affairs - June 6, 2023
This session provided current and incoming chairs with updates from the Office of Academic Affairs and an opportunity to ask and have answered their questions.
Abusive Conduct Policy Information Sessions - May 9 and 24, 2023
These two sessions, led by Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies, provided information about the new Abusive Conduct Policy (effective January 1, 2023), how to navigate it, and understand how allegations are managed and processed.
Chairs Bag Lunch Open Session - May 2, 2023
This meeting was the final workshop in a series of quarterly Open Sessions we offered throughout the 2022-23 academic year. Chairs were able to submit questions and topics for discussion beforehand and during the freeform session and have the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs experts provide answers and guidance.
Academic Advancement: the Role of the Department Chair - April 26, 2023
This bag lunch session provided key information about what chairs need to know about the advancement process (including planning for extramural letters, actions needed between now and the Fall quarter, etc.) and an opportunity for chairs to have their advancement questions answered.
Managing Conflict in an Academic Community - March 15, 2023
Conflict within an academic department is inevitable given the complexities associated with operating within a large research university. This interactive conflict management session overviewed approaches to recognizing conflict (different types), strategies for intervening, and techniques for handling the aftermath.
Chairs Bag Lunch Open Session - February 15, 2023
This meeting was the second in a series of quarterly Open Sessions we intend on offering throughout the 2022-23 academic year. Chairs may submit questions and topics for discussion beforehand or during the freeform session and have the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs experts provide answers and guidance.
Managing Disability Accommodation Requests for Academics Including Remote Teaching Requests - December 1, 2022
Engaging faculty and academics on matters related to medical accommodations can be challenging. The goal is to initiate an interactive process to consider what accommodations, if any, can enable the individual to carry out the essential functions of their position. This session explores all that’s involved in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty/academics with the additional pieces related to returning to in-person instruction.
Disability Management Resource List for Chairs
Chairs Bag Lunch Open Session - November 16, 2022
This meeting was the first in a series of quarterly Open Sessions we intend on offering throughout the 2022-23 academic year. Chairs may submit questions and topics for discussion beforehand or during the freeform session and have the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs provide answers and guidance.
Academic Advancement and Open Q&A - October 12, 2022
This session served as a continuation of our Chair's Role in Academic Advancement session discussion for those who attended our New Chairs Workshop for any remaining questions and, for returning chairs, a general open session for any questions as we start off the fall quarter.
2021-22
What's New in Academic Affairs - June 16, 2022
This session provides current and incoming chairs with updates from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair Part II - May 5, 2022
This session provides department chairs with an overview of the chair's role in the academic personnel process, including discussion about the Annual Call, voting procedures, Step Plus, dossier review, and much more.
Navigating and Negotiating Conflict in an Academic Community - February 16, 2022
This session provides department and graduate group chairs practical strategies for managing conflict in their academic environments.
How and When to Respond - Immediacy and Involvement Chart
Managing Academic Disability Issues: the Role of the Chair - November 10, 2021
This workshop explores the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty/academics.
2020-21
Academic Advancement: the Role of the Chair - June 29, 2021
This session provides department chairs with an overview of and opportunity to ask questions about the role of the chair in the academic personnel process. Topics include, but are limited to, the Annual Call, voting procedures, Step Plus, and dossier review.
What's New in Academic Affairs - June 16, 2021
This session provides department and graduate group chairs with key updates in Academic Affairs and UC Davis/UC system-wide policies that are useful for the coming academic year.
Navigating and Negotiating Conflict in an Academic Community - February 23, 2021
This session provides department and graduate group chairs tangible strategies for managing conflict in academic environments
Managing Academic Disability Issues: The Chair's Role - November 19, 2020
This session focuses on exploring the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.
Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair - November 4, 2020
This session focuses on issues regarding voting procedures, barrier and 2.0 step actions, and providing support to Associate Professors in their continued advancement.
2019-20
Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair (Part 2) - March 5, 2020
This session is a continuation of the discussion from Part I held in Fall 2019.
Conflict of Commitment Policies: APM 025 & 671 and OATS (Outside Activities Tracking System) - February 11, 2020 - CANCELLED
Academic Disability Issues: A Chair's Guide to Navigating Sensitive Ground - January 23, 2020
This session focuses on the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.
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Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair (Part I) - October 29, 2019
This session focuses on issues regarding voting procedures, barrier and 2.0 step actions, and providing support to Associate Professors in their continued advancement.