Department, School, & University Initiatives

Our department, school, and university initiatives bring together essential leadership and professional development resources that strengthen how academic units function and collaborate. Through practical tools like the Chairs & Directors Handbook, programs that cultivate meaningful mentoring relationships, and the Deliberative Decision Making Toolkit that supports thoughtful and inclusive governance, these initiatives equip faculty and leaders with the guidance they need to foster strong departments, promote faculty success, and support effective, transparent decision‑making across the institution.

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Chairs & Directors Handbook

A practical guide offering department leaders clear policies, expectations, and resources to support effective academic leadership.

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Mentoring

Supportive resources for seeking mentorship opportunities around DU.

 

 

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Deliberative Decision Making Toolkit

A collection of strategies and resources designed to help academic units engage in thoughtful, inclusive, and transparent decision‑making processes.

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