Chair Resources

List of Department Chairs

The link below provides a list of department chairs as well as directors of academic programs. 

• Heads of Academic Departments and Programs

Chair Responsibilities

The Department Chairperson is an essential and significant member of University administration who provides leadership for the department to foster a climate of respect and interaction both within and among departments such that student learning, faculty development, and programmatic success are fostered and encouraged. Department chairs have responsibilities related to leadership, students, curriculum, budgeting, operations, and personnel. A complete list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description linked below. 

• Department Chair Job Description