Facilitating a collegial department in higher education
Subtitle: strategies for success
By: Robert E. Cipriano ; foreword by Jeffrey L. Butler
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Jossey-Bass resources for department chairs -- 130
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470903018
Subjects: EDUCATION / Administration / General; Administration; Universities and colleges
Description: "Collegiality is a key element that department chairs value when recommending faculty members for tenure. This practical book (written for chairs and deans) offers a reference of "what to do" proactively so that departments function effectively. The book is filled with the most current ideas and research of what has worked to enhance the climate, culture, and collegiality in the department, as well as the university. The book also includes case law relative to collegiality or lack of collegiality in higher education so that readers will get a helpful guide to nurturing a more collegial department--in a way, preventing toxic situations from arising or worsening"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.