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The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership by Christopher J. Jochum
Publication Date: 2021-12-15
The Department Chair Primer by Don Chu
Publication Date: 2011-12-22
The Essentials for New Department Chairs by Carolyn Allard (Editor)
Publication Date: 2011-09-30
How to Chair a Department by Kevin Dettmar
Publication Date: 2022-09-20
Peak Performance for Deans and Chairs by Susan Stavert Roper; Terrence E. Deal
Publication Date: 2010-01-16

Top 5 Resources

LinkedIn Learning
Offers video courses. See "Business Topics," including: leadership and management, professional development, human resources, project management, etc.

Saylor Academy
Offers online courses available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. See "Professional Development."
Resources for Chairs
Comprehensive resource guide from Camosun College Library
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Create a free account for limited access. Try searching keywords "department chair."
Improving Department Climate: Tools and Resources for Departments and Department Chairs
From Columbia University. See "Tools and Resources for Enhancing the Department Climate" for related toolkits from other institutions.

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