Diversifying the faculty initiative

workshop for search chair and department chair

What:   A workshop on search leadership for search chairs and department chairs. Two date options are (choose one): 12/14; 12 - 2 p.m. HMSU 307, box lunch provided, 12/15; 12 - 2 p.m. HMSU 307, box lunch provided. The content includes these parts:

• Information about the faculty search process and its mechanics (e.g., timelines, advertising, search budget provided, candidate tracking system, Affirmative Action interface, etc.

• Managing the process, including search chair/department chair interface and communication

• Legal issues & good practice

• Search team building and problem troubleshooting

• Building a diverse pool & tools and techniques
  to increase the chances for a diverse hire

• Student/alumni/faculty presentation on why faculty diversity matters

How:    Register for one of the two workshops no later than 24 hours in advance by contacting Academic Affairs at x2307 or emailing Donna Royse at Donna.Royse@indstate.edu.  Participants receive an augment of $50 each to the departmental travel budget and a letter of completion suitable for a portfolio.

Why:   The success of a search is strongly impacted by search chair and department chair leadership. Their ability to establish clarity on process and roles, set the right tone for a search, troubleshoot problems, and integrate good search practices is critical.