Much has been written about the increasing workloads placed on our academic department chairs. Coupled with the fact that recently appointed chairs also bring with them to their new roles at least part of their old work as faculty members in teaching and research/scholarship, this means that chairs will likely have to make some sacrifices in what they choose to do or find ways to accommodate the additional responsibilities by increasing their work efficiency.
Bravery in the Face of Anticipatory Obedience
Well, the election has come and gone, and its impact most certainly varies depending on where you are. On my campus, the reaction suggests that the outcome was not what