Note: Online registration for the Santa Fe workshop is now closed. Please contact conferences@cic.edu with any questions.
About the Workshops
April 8–10, 2025 · Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center · Atlanta, GA
April 28–30, 2025 · Drury Plaza Hotel · Santa Fe, NM
May 12–13, 2025 · Virtual Workshop for International Members
June 9–11, 2025 · Warwick Rittenhouse Square · Philadelphia, PA
Welcome to the 2025 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 2025 Workshops for Department and Division Chairs (three in-person for US institutions and one virtual for international institutions) 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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LeeRay Costa
Executive Director of the Batten Leadership Institute, Hollins University (VA)
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Susan Llewellyn Deniker
Attorney and Labor and Employment Department Chair, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Susan Larson
Provost and Dean of the College, Concordia College (MN)
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Michael W. Markowitz
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Felician University (NJ)
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Tracy S. Parkinson
Executive Vice President and Provost, Mars Hill University (NC)
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Monique Taylor
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Champlain College (VT)
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Eden Wales
Academic Vice President, Dean of Faculty, and Professor of Arts and Science, Colby-Sawyer College (NH)
Hotel and Travel
Drury Plaza Hotel
828 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 424-2175
Reservation deadline: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Room Rate: $159 single/double
The Drury Plaza Hotel is located within walking distance of cultural landmarks like the Santa Fe Plaza, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and restaurants featuring New Mexican and innovative cuisines. Nearby boutiques, galleries, and the Santa Fe Art District offer unique shopping experiences, blending Southwestern artistry and charm.
Reservations can be made online. Enter your arrival and departure dates and select “Group Code” from the “Add Special Rate or Code” drop down, then enter Group Code: 10109549. Reservations made after Wednesday, April 2, cannot be guaranteed at the group rate and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
Airport Transportation
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is approximately 11 miles from the Drury Plaza Hotel. Uber, Lyft, taxi and shuttle companies provide transportation from the Santa Fe Regional Airport. View additional ground transportation options from SAF.
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport is approximately 67 miles from the Drury Plaza Hotel. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the region. Rideshare pickups are available on the baggage claim level through Door 7. Proceed to Door 2 to locate taxis. View additional ground transportation options from ABQ.
Hotel Parking
The hotel offers overnight valet parking at $18 plus tax per day. Non-hotel guest parking is based on availability at a rate of $12 per day.
Registration Information
Registration Fees
| CIC Member Rate | Nonmember Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| First Registrant | $660 | $850 |
| Additional Registrants | $560 | $690 |
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 days prior to the workshop for which participants have registered. Refund requests received between five and ten days of the start of the workshop incur a charge equal to 25 percent of the total registration fee. Requests received fewer than five days prior to the start of the workshop are ineligible for a refund. Please send cancellation requests, in writing, to the attention of CIC Conferences by email to conferences@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.
