Note: Online registration for the St. Louis workshop is now closed. Please contact conferences@cic.edu with any questions.
About the Workshops
April 18–20, 2024 · Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza · St. Louis, MO
May 8–10, 2024 · Marriott Jacksonville Downtown · Jacksonville, FL
May 20–22, 2024 · Royal Sonesta Harbor Court · Baltimore, MD
June 3–5, 2024 · Hotel Murano · Tacoma, WA
Welcome to the 2024 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs! Department and division chairs are the bridges between department or division members and senior college administrators, and well-trained department and division chairs make a difference in academic affairs. Faculty members who take on the chair role need support to understand how to use the position to achieve both departmental and institutional goals. The four 2024 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs will focus on effective strategies to develop leadership skills and an institution-wide vision in the context of uncertainty and change. It will also support chairs to develop skills that build strong and inclusive departments.
Most chairs begin their positions with little or no training in the chair’s responsibilities and with incomplete knowledge of campus challenges. Effective chairs learn the value of developing an institution-wide perspective, communicating clearly, and collaborating with peers to promote greater institutional effectiveness. They must develop the ability to think strategically; plan actively for the future; and cooperate with both academic and administrative departments, including admissions, advancement, finance, and student affairs. At the same time, most chairs remain heavily invested in their faculty responsibilities of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship. How can chairs become campus leaders while they balance the competing priorities of their roles as faculty members, departmental advocates, and institutional planners? Participants will gain skills and perspectives useful to their roles and will meet colleagues who face comparable challenges at institutions similar to theirs.
This program is made possible by the generous support of Academic Search.
Who Should Participate?
The workshops are designed for chairs at all levels of experience. There are separate tracks based on experience levels and interests. Deans and those who work in teaching and learning centers (who work directly with chairs) are also welcome. Campuses are encouraged to send multiple participants. Each workshop can accommodate 100 participants.
Workshop Speakers
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Janet Clark
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN)
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Celia Cook-Huffman
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Manchester University
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Tracy S. Parkinson
Executive Vice President and Provost, Mars Hill University (NC)
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Kathleen A. Rinehart
Principal, Conflict Consultants Network
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Ryan Sandefer
Vice President for Academic Affairs, College of St. Scholastica
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Monique Taylor
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Champlain College (VT)
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Tynisha D. Willingham
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Eastern Mennonite University (VA)
Hotel and Travel
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
212 Kingshighway Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 633-3000
Reservation deadline: Monday, March 18, 2024
Room Rate: $159 single/double/triple/quad
Reservations can be made online. Reservations made after Monday, March 18, cannot be guaranteed at the group rate and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis is located in the heart of St. Louis’ bustling Central West End district. Situated less than two miles from the historic district of St. Louis, explore all the attractions the city has to offer, including Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, CITYPARK Stadium, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Airport Transportation
Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL) is approximately eight miles from the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the region. Each rideshare service picks up passengers at Zone T1 (Door 6) or Zone T2 (Door 10) of the terminal outside of the baggage claim exit and drops off at the airport entrance.
Taxi Zones
- Terminal 1: Door 14 to Garage Yellow Level
- Terminal 2: Door 12
A one-way fare to the hotel is approximately $30 plus an Airport Use Fee of $4 per pickup.
Hotel Parking
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis offers various parking options including hourly, overnight, and valet parking. Enjoy unlimited in and out privileges for overnight parking in the attached garage.
Nightly Rates
Valet overnight parking – $47
Overnight self-parking – $37
Hourly Rates
$8 for the first hour
$10 for each additional hour
Registration Information
Registration Fees
| CIC Member Rate | Nonmember Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| First Registrant | $640 | $825 |
| Additional Registrants | $540 | $670 |
Dress Guidelines
Business casual clothing is appropriate throughout the workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made in full (less a $50 processing fee) for cancellations received more than ten business days prior to the workshop for which participants have registered. Refund requests received between five and ten business days of the start of the workshop incur a charge equal to 25 percent of the total registration fee. Requests received fewer than five business days prior to the start of the workshop are ineligible for a refund. Please send cancellation requests, in writing, to the attention of Siena McCabe, CIC conference coordinator, or by email to smccabe@cic.edu. Registrations are transferable within an institution.
Health and Safety
CIC is committed to the health and safety of workshop participants. Please review the current CIC Health and Safety Guidelines and Requirements before registering for a workshop.
