Department Chairs Bag Lunch Series
These bag lunch sessions for department chairs focus on a variety of topics intended to support chairs in their roles as leaders of academic departments/units. Sessions are led by experienced chairs or other campus administrators with expertise in the topic. Participation in Department Chair bag lunches is limited to chairs in order to support candid and focused discussion.
Feel free to bring your bag lunch, and we'll supply snacks, water, and the following programs listed in the column to the right. You may click on the link to register. Please note, the list of programs may take a moment to load or require you to refresh this webpage.
Academic Affairs does not usually record bag lunch sessions: we find faculty discussion to be different when sessions are recorded versus when sessions are not recorded, and we want to encourage open conversation and questions during bag lunches.
When participating in bag lunch sessions, you agree that you may not save, record, share or post any photos, transcripts, or screenshots from this session without prior permission from Academic Affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) or GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) technology. Meeting attendees must be provided notice they are being recorded, what exactly is being recorded, and options must be provided if they do not consent to being recorded. If you have a documented accommodation, please contact Academic Affairs at [email protected] to discuss how to obtain consent to record prior to the start of the workshop.
Two-Day Mandatory New Chairs Workshop
Academic Affairs offers a two-day, mandatory session for newly appointed department chairs and directors. This training is typically held immediately before the start of Fall Quarter each academic year. The goal of the workshop is to provide chairs with key information and resources to assist them in their new roles. The session also allows chairs and directors the opportunity to interact with counterparts in other departments and programs. Vice Chairs and returning chairs are also welcome to attend to share their experiences and perspectives to the dialogue. Each year Academic Affairs updates this workshop to make it as useful and practical for the chairs and vice chairs in attendance. A complimentary continental breakfast and catered lunch are provided.
Session Topics Include:
- Procedures for faculty advancement
- Managing department resources
- Financial management
- Facilitating faculty success - faculty searches, nurturing new faculty
- Important policies/procedures
- Creating a productive work environment for faculty and staff
Workshop Schedule:
2026 Two-Day Mandatory New Chairs Workshop
Monday, September 13 - Tuesday, September 14, 2027
8:00AM - 5:00PM
International Center MPR
There will be a reception with Deans during the lunch hour on one of the workshop days.
Registration is required to attend. Please register here.
Please reach out to Kristina Hanna ([email protected]) for questions regarding the Two-Day New Chairs Workshop.
Please send any questions or suggestions for topics to:
Faculty Relations and Development
[email protected]