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Leadership in Focus

The Leadership in Focus series is designed to help you grow as an academic leader by building practical skills, sharing effective strategies, and fostering meaningful conversations with colleagues. Whether you're new to a leadership role or have years of experience, these sessions offer fresh ideas, real-world tools, and actionable takeaways you can apply right away. Join a community of departmental leaders committed to leading with confidence, supporting faculty, and making a lasting impact.

2026 - 2027 Series Schedule

Dates Presenter

 Subject Location

Monday, September 14, 2026
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

Ruth Maher

Budgeting: Meeting Expectations and Maximizing Resources

Effective leaders must make strategic decisions with limited resources. This session examines how to manage budgets, allocate time and personnel, and maximize resources while meeting departmental goals.

Monday, October 19, 2026
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

Wendy Kurant, Bryan Dawson, and Ted Forringer

Coaching Faculty Toward Promotion and Tenure

Department chairs play a critical role in assessing faculty performance and fostering professional growth. This session focuses on evaluating FARs, providing constructive feedback, and supporting faculty throughout the promotion and tenure process.

Monday, November 16, 2026
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

Steven Lloyd and Erica DeLana

Supporting Faculty in Crisis and Developing Professional Improvement Plans

Faculty challenges can range from personal crises to professional performance concerns. This session focuses on supporting faculty in difficult situations and developing professional improvement plans that promote positive outcomes.

Monday, February 15, 2027
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

 Steven Lloyd and Eugene Van Sickle

Scheduling With Purpose: Aligning Course Offerings in Banner With Departmental Needs

Thoughtful scheduling can improve efficiency, enrollment, and student progress. This session focuses on developing course schedules in Banner that align with departmental priorities and institutional goals.

Monday, March 15, 2027
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

 Mohan Menon

Leveraging AI: Practical Uses for Departmental Leadership

Explore practical ways artificial intelligence can support the work of department chairs and academic leaders. This session highlights tools and strategies for improving efficiency, communication, and administrative workflows.

Monday, April 19, 2027
Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom

 Jennifer Graff

Words Matter: How Department Leaders Communicate

The words department leaders choose can shape relationships, culture, and outcomes. This session will discuss communication strategies for providing feedback, addressing conflict, and leading with clarity and professionalism.