So You Want to be a Successful Department Chair

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So You Want to be a Successful Department Chair

• Michael H. Kutner, Ph.D.
• Rollins Professor and Chair
• Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Emory University

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Most Important Faculty Needs

• Salary
• Space
• Say So
• Freedom of Choice

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Characteristics of Successful Chairs(Leadership)

• Interdependence
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Good Listener

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Characteristics of Successful Chairs(Leadership)
cont

• Good Communication
• Good Money Manager
• Respected by Faculty
• Provide Linkages to Opportunities