Department chairs often find themselves in the role of “faculty whisperer,” trying to solve conflicts that can be decades in the making. George Justice provides a tip on how chairs can improve their skills and understand their role.
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Conflict is inevitable. You knew that as a faculty member and now as chair, you’re in the middle of it. All the time. Conflict between faculty members. Conflict between faculty and students. Even the staff can’t do their job in peace. Everyone is looking for you to fix things.
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