Chair Toolkit
This toolkit is designed for new and existing department chairs. It is our hope that the toolkit will offer department chairs with easy access to resources with important information and professional guidance. The links below provide information on policies, procedures, resources, and leadership development opportunities that department chairs may benefit from.
General Resources
- Chair Resource List
- Information on General Benefits
- CAS Chair Handbook
- For access to the CAS Chair Handbook, please contact Jen Rehg at jrehg@siue.edu.
Resources to Share with Job Candidates
Resources Supporting Departmental Climate
Professional Development
- CAS Chair Training
- CAS Chair Training is required of new and available to continuing chairs. The training is available biweekly summer through fall. The training offers step-by-step instructions, guides, templates, and sample forms. The topics include logistics, operations, and orientation to key policies.
- Adaptive Leadership on January 14, 2021 with Dr. Mary Sue Love
- Leading with Understanding: Handling Difficult Conversations on October 22, 2020 with Dr. Robyn Berkley
- Family-Friendly Benefits on October 15, 2020 with HR, Provost Office, and ADVANCE team
- Hostile and Intimidating Behaviors on March 5, 2020 with Michael Bernard-Donals
