The Department Chair/Coordinator plays an integral role in advancing the interests and vision of their department for their programs and students. The Department Chairperson/Coordinator at Brandon University:

• coordinates, facilitates, and expedites matters pertaining to the operation of the department/program,
• ensures departmental/program policy decisions are carried out,
• and demonstrates initiative and leadership in the conduct of department/program business.

Resources & Links

Each faculty and department will have processes or approaches to work that vary, given their unique areas of focus.  There are, however, certain processes that serve a collective purpose and to be able to achieve the desired outcome, clarity around what needs to happen and by whom is essential.

This page offers at-a-glance links and resources in support of the Department Chair/Coordinator. If you require more in-depth support, however, these cannot replace the value of:

• conversation with your Dean/Director and colleagues
• referencing the BUFA collective agreement and relevant policies

BU Resources

Department Chair – Important Dates & Actions (By Process)

Department Chair Calendar – Important Dates & Actions (By Month)

BUFA Collective Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement

BU Policies

Sessional Instructor Recruitment Checklist

Second Degree Planner Instructions – For Chairs

This page is maintained by the Learning & Organizational Development Office, in partnership with the BUFA Member Services Office.

Contact Erica at browne@brandonu.ca or Shari at maguires@brandonu.ca.