Department heads meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss how to lead an academic unit. Examples of past topics include evaluating faculty, engaging in philanthropy, strategic planning and faculty mentoring.
Following each Department Head Development Series lunch meeting, Faculty Affairs hosts a Department Head Networking Social at the University Club (Rudder Tower) from 4-6 p.m.
Previous Meeting Topics
Wednesday, April 3
Transforming Challenged Units and Departments: Fixing Problems that We Didn't Create
Led by Erin Randall and Dr. Jeffrey Liew
Wednesday, March 6
Empowering Leadership: Practicing "Leader as Coach" Approach to Annual Evaluations
Led by Dr. Miranda Walichowski and Dr. Heather Wilkinson
Wednesday, February 7
What I Learned Navigating the Faculty Non-Renewal Process
Led by Dr. Galen Newman and Dr. Tommy McDonald
Wednesday, December 6
Resources and Strategies for Navigating Challenging Student Situations
Led by Leaders from the Division of Student Affairs
Wednesday, November 1
Improving Your Annual Evaluations for Faculty Using F180
Led by Dr. David Cairns, Professor & Head - Department of Geography
Wednesday, October 4
Faculty Affairs Overview
Presentation by: Dr. N.K. Anand - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Facilitated Discussion about Encouraging Faculty Service
Led by: Dr. Heather Wilkinson - Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
Wednesday, September 6
Information on Managing Risk, Being Compliant, and Ethical Standards at Texas A&M
Presented by: Kevin McGinnis - Vice President and Chief Risk, Ethics and Compliance Officer