Lees, N. Douglas

Abstract：The article discusses the importance of continuous unit improvement when chairing an academic department. It presents tips for both new and seasoned departmental chairs on determining near-term and long-term targets for improvement. The creative use of technology to manage costs where budgets are smaller and faculty are working at full load. The morale boost provided to faculty, students and staff by monitoring a department's work to improve its operation is also cited.

Keywords：academic departments; departmental chairpersons; culture; leadership

总结：

1、本文讨论了当主持一个学术部门时持续的单位改进的重要性。它不仅为新的而且还为经验丰富的部门主任在制定短期和长期的目标时提供了帮助。

2、创造性的使用技术来管理成本可以使得预算变小并且教师能够全负荷的工作。同时，也提到了可以通过检测部门的工作提供给教师、学生和职工的士气的作用。

来源:Department Chair. Winter2013, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p3-6. 3p.