Open to all CCAS Member Institutions; no fee. All sessions will be held from 3:00-4:00 Central time via Zoom. Check here frequently for additions and schedule changes based on speaker availability.

Submit discussion ideas here. 

NOTE ABOUT RECORDING: Unfortunately, we cannot record the discussions. Many chairs are precluded from being recorded and additionally, we need to provide a space for candid discussion and reflection.

Discussions for Chairs

All sessions will be held from 3:00-4:00 Central time via Zoom link:

• Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Academic Freedom (Zoom Link)

• Monday, November 17, 2025 -Case Studies in Leadership (Zoom Link)

• Wednesday, February 4 -  Experiential Learning in Defense of Liberal Education​​​​​​​ (Zoom Link)

Spring 2025

• Preparing Applications for Dean Roles (Deans also Welcome)
• Open Discussion & Problem Solving for Chairs (Bring your topics/questions/issues!)
• Digital Content, Accessibility, & New Federal Regulations (Deans also Welcome)
• Open Discussion & Problem Solving for Chairs (Bring your topics/questions/issues!)
• Mediation Skills for Conflict Resolution
• New LEAP ADVANCE: Leadership Program for Higher Education- In partnership with APAHE (Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education)

2024

• How are Arts & Sciences Colleges Engaging with AI?
• ELATES Leadership Program Opportunities for Chairs & Heads
• Promotion & Tenure: APA Report 
• Five Keys to Succeed in Fundraising for Department Chairs & Heads
• Promotion & Tenure Decisions
• Open Discussion for Chairs- Problem Solving
• CGS on Supporting Interdisciplinary Teamwork in UG and Graduate Education
• Storytelling for Your Department's Success

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