Department Chairs
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It is an honor to be appointed as the chair of an academic unit. Chairs play a vital role in the life of the College and the University, connecting the upper administration with the faculty, and vice versa. This is an appointment that provides the incumbent an opportunity to set goals for the next chapter in the department?s history, in collaboration with department members, and to accomplish significant changes in the life of a department. It is important to keep this larger vision in mind as one implements the various specific responsibilities outlined below.
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