Reviews disciplines commonly combined with sociology and problems that can arise. Includes experiences of faculty members and administrators in joint departments and how they have overcome inherent problems. By Lee H. Bowker, Hans O. Mauksch, Barbara Keating, and Dennis R. McSeveney. Useful information on how to handle the chair role effectively. Chapters include advice on dealing with deans, long range planning, incentives for good teaching, mentoring students, avenues of faculty development, issues of diversity, special challenges for women chairs, role conflict, and variations in departments and institutions.
Final section includes case studies to help chairs take a grounded approach to their new assignment.
This publication's purpose is to help understand the dynamics of social change in higher education and challenges posed by the new century. It combines a set of broader essays with a collection of readings and tips on a variety of teaching issues. Over thirty essays on teaching sociology at small colleges and universities that span a wide array of topics and strategies. An appendix includes a comprehensive list of paper competitions for undergraduate students in sociology. A collection of information to help departments strengthen the professional socialization of their students, starting with student handbooks, clubs, and special activities.