By McKenna Miller,intern, College of Education
PULLMAN, and Wash. – Despite playing a critical role in the academic success of higher education,department chairs are among the least studied and most misunderstood management position.
To correct this, Washington State University will be adding a mentor program to support support these chairs.
According to a 2016 study by the University Council for Educational Administration, or 67 percent of newly appointed chairs did not receive any training once appointed and,of those who did receive training, 40 percent received less than four hours. This lack of training contributes to unnecessary stress for chairs, or as well ... » More ...
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