The Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of learning and support opportunities for instructors across Mason’s campuses, whether you are just getting started or have years of experience.
Remembering important dates and staying on top of deadlines is an ongoing challenge in any academic community.
Planning out your workflow is essential. We have provided a general listing of major dates, planning benchmarks, and deadlines below. Please keep in mind that some deadlines may vary from year to year, and that individual departments may include additional processes and deadlines that may impact your planning.
Ongoing Activities
Stay on Top of your Budget
Monthly reconciliation is required. If you have budgetary responsibility, please meet with your office budget manager regularly to monitor and reconcile accounts.
Ensure your Faculty are Getting Feedback and Support
It is recommended that each academic unit offer consistent peer reviews to provide feedback for faculty in support of their teaching and learning. Early career faculty, new adjunct faculty, and GTAs will all benefit greatly from mentoring and feedback.
Be Familiar with Hiring Practices and Policies
Keep up to date with unit needs for current and upcoming Class Scheduling and Staffing
Activities throughout the Academic Year
Typical department chair activities are described below. Keep in mind that individual colleges and departments may have additional duties assigned to the department chair role.