FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
The Leadership Development Program for Department Chairs and Heads held its inaugural pilot program in July, bringing together 18 department chairs and heads from six colleges for five half-day sessions focused on strengthening leadership and effectivenessand building capacity to lead academic units through change and growth.
Developed through a collaboration between the Office of the Provost and Human Resources, the program adapted elements of the university's existing Supervisor Development Program specifically for department chairs and heads. Participants ranged from newly appointed leaders to those with as many as 10 years of experience in the...