Frequently Asked Questions
The Academic Chairpersons Conference is an annual forum where academic chairpersons, administrators and faculty from all areas of higher education share the most successful, innovative ideas and strategies to assist each other in becoming more effective in their positions. The emphasis of the conference is to provide practical, usable information in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange.
The conference format includes an optional pre-conference for new chairs, engaging plenary session and general session panels, concurrent sessions of interactive workshops, best practice presentations and roundtable discussions, networking and mentoring.
The Academic Chairpersons Conference is February 5th - 7th, 2025 at The Westin Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN.
- Department chairs/heads
- Aspiring department chairs
- Division chairs/heads
- Deans
- Academic vice presidents
- Program or project directors
- Faculty development coordinators
- Anyone responsible for directing, coordinating or supervising academic programs and/or faculty
- Opening networking reception
- Plenary sessions and general session panels
- Best practice presentations
- Interactive workshops
- One-on-one mentoring opportunities
- Program materials through a mobile scheduling app
- Networking with colleagues and national experts in higher education