Examines possible strategies that department chairs can use to better manage scarce resources. Strategies such as addressing issues of human resource management jointly with fiscal issues and relying more heavily on academic program planning at the departmental level were found to be effective. Conversely, reduced program offerings and longer work…

Examines teaching effectiveness and the role college administrators play in providing a supportive environment for teaching. Discusses the role of the dean and departmental chairperson in implementing incentives and establishing evaluative procedures for instructors. Contains 16 references. (JDI)

Analyzes both the policy and planning questions (purpose, audience, participation) in developing a forum for departmental communication, as well as the technical issues in constructing Web sites and newsletters to enhance departmental communication. (JDI)

Discusses a study that examines department chairs' beliefs about the role of faculty in departmental governance and the characteristics of an ideal governance structure. Concludes that faculty's key role is helping clarify the administrators' responsibilities, and that faculty members should be rewarded for their participation and empowered to…