About the Workshops
March 23–25, 2023 · Hilton Des Moines Downtown · Des Moines, IA
May 5–7, 2023 · The Madison Hotel · Washington, DC
May 22–24, 2023 · The Westin Portland Harborview · Portland, ME
June 1–3, 2023 · The Queen Mary Hotel · Long Beach, CA
Welcome to the 2023 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs! Department and division chairs are the bridges between department or division members and senior college administrators. Faculty members who take on the chair role need support to understand how to use the position to achieve both departmental and institutional goals. These four workshops provide opportunities for chairs to learn how to be more effective while serving in this critical position. The 2023 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs will focus on effective strategies to develop leadership skills and an institution-wide vision in the context of uncertainty and change.
Most chairs begin their positions with little or no training in the chair’s responsibilities and with incomplete knowledge of campus challenges. Effective chairs learn the value of developing an institution-wide perspective, communicating clearly, and collaborating with peers to promote greater institutional effectiveness. They must develop the ability to think strategically; plan actively for the future; and cooperate with both academic and administrative departments, including admissions, advancement, finance, and student affairs. At the same time, most chairs remain heavily invested in their faculty responsibilities of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship. How can chairs become campus leaders while they balance the competing priorities of their roles as faculty members, departmental advocates, and institutional planners? Participants will gain skills and perspectives useful to their roles and will meet colleagues who face comparable challenges at institutions similar to theirs.
This program is made possible by the generous support of Academic Search.
Who Should Participate?
The workshops are designed for incoming, new, and experienced chairs of departments or divisions at CIC member institutions. Deans who work directly with chairs are also welcome. Campuses are encouraged to send multiple department or division chairs to a workshop so that they can support one another in implementing new strategies. To ensure strong engagement, each workshop is limited to 100 participants.
Workshop Speakers
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LeeRay Costa
Director of Faculty Development; Professor and Chair of Gender and Women's Studies, Hollins University
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Michael W. Markowitz
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Felician University
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Matthew K. Oware
Chair and Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Richmond
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Kathleen A. Rinehart
Principal, Conflict Consultants Network
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Jeff Rutenbeck
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Arcadia University
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Tarshia L. Stanley
Provost, Wagner College
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Jenna K. Templeton
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chatham University
Hotel and Travel
The Madison Hotel
1177 Fifteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 862-1600
Reservation deadline: Monday, April 17, 2023
Room Rate: $169 single/double
Reservations may be made online. Reservations made after Monday, April 10, cannot be guaranteed at the group rate and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
Located in the very heart of Washington, The Madison is a boutique hotel, generously brightened by a warm and welcoming lobby filled with the spark of Washington’s fabled never-ending energy. The Madison sits close to local attractions such as The White House, the National Mall, the National Geographic Museum, and is very close to restaurants and shopping.
Airport Transportation
Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA) is approximately 10 miles from The Madison. View a comprehensive list of approved limousine, taxi, and shuttle services.
Uber or Lyft service also is available. Travelers must make arrangements for drop-off or pick-up through the apps or online. Vehicles will pick up passengers from the outside curb of Terminal 1.
Hotel Parking
Valet parking is available for $65 per night with in/out privileges.
Registration Information
Online registration for the Washington, DC Workshop for Department and Division Chairs is now closed.
Please contact Leslie Rogers-Brown to inquire if space is still available at lrogers-brown@cic.edu.
Registration Fees
| CIC Member Rate | Nonmember Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| First Registrant | $620 | $800 |
| Additional Registrants | $520 | $715 |
Dress Guidelines
Business casual clothing is appropriate throughout the workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made in full (less a $50 processing fee) for cancellations received more than ten business days prior to the workshop for which participants have registered. Refund requests received between five and ten business days of the start of the workshop incur a charge equal to 25 percent of the total registration fee. Requests received fewer than five business days prior to the start of the workshop are ineligible for a refund. Please send cancellation requests, in writing, to the attention of Leslie Rogers-Brown, CIC conference manager, by fax to (202) 466-7238 or by email to lrogers-brown@cic.edu. Registrations are transferable within an institution.
Health and Safety
CIC is committed to the health and safety of workshop participants. Please review the current CIC Health and Safety Guidelines and Requirements before registering for a workshop.
