Office of the Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Thursday, October 21, 2010
3:10-4:00 p.m. in GBB 382
The New Northwest Commission Accreditation Standards: What they mean for your department. Arlene Walker-Andrews, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Policy and Special Assistant to the President for Accreditation.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
4:10 - 5:00 p.m., TODD 203
Managing department budgets and locating resources.
Monday, February 14, 2011
2:00 - 3:30 p.m., UC 330
UM Foundation Session on Fundraising for Your Department: A culture of philanthropy at any university is the most important baseline factor in a successful fundraising program. Its success depends on the active engagement of faculty and academic leaders. Come learn how you can help raise money for your department, your own research, your School or College and the University as a whole. Ric Thomas, UM Foundation Vice President for Development will share the practical ways that you can ensure success and illustrate how the UM Foundation can be your partner.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., TODD 204
Departmental Budgeting: Bill Muse, Associate Vice President for Planning, Budgeting & Analysis, will address your questions about budgeting, e.g., how to interpret budget reports, establish annual budgets, allocate scarce resources and/or adjust funding priorities.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
3:10 - 4:30 p.m., TODD 203
Roundtable with experienced department chairs: An interactive discussion on topics such as department cohesion, working with senior administration, time management, leadership strategies, and representing your department externally.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
3:10 - 4:30 p.m., UC 329 (Alumni Boardroom)
Managing conflict: Dealing with personnel issues.