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ERIC Number: EJ448769
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-0633
The Role of the Chairperson in Support of Junior Faculty.
Wheeler, Daniel W.
New Directions for Teaching and Learning, n50 p87-96 Sum 1992
This article identifies junior faculty needs and links these to roles that department chairpersons can assume, including that of a resource link; a mentor; a facilitator of mentor relationships; an institutional authority or representative; an evaluator; a faculty developer; and a model of balance. Specific suggestions for assisting with tangible and collegial resources are listed. (DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Beginning Teachers, College Faculty, Department Heads, Faculty Development, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Mentors, Teacher Administrator Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Developing New and Junior Faculty