Download the Department Chair Success Program Guide
Learn how this structured 10-week program prepares department chairs to lead with confidence, support their faculty, and sustain their own academic careers.
What is the Department Chair Success Program?
Most department chairs step into leadership with little formal preparation. The demands of managing faculty, overseeing budgets, and meeting institutional expectations are immediate, and they rarely come with a roadmap.
The Department Chair Success Program (CSP) is a 10-week virtual program designed to change that. Through a structured, cohort-based experience, chairs develop practical leadership skills, build a strong peer network, and receive expert guidance from seasoned academic leaders. Participants leave better equipped to lead their departments effectively while protecting their own research, well-being, and long-term academic success.
Sessions are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Who is this for?
CSP is designed for current department chairs navigating the demands of the role at any career stage, and for post-tenure faculty who are considering or being asked to take on a chair position. Whether you are new to academic leadership or looking for more structured support mid-career, this program was built for the realities you are facing.
Administrators looking to invest in leadership development for their chairs will also find this guide a useful overview of the program.
What is in the guide?
The Department Chair Success Program Guide gives you a detailed look at the program before you commit. Inside you will find:
- An overview of the program structure and weekly themes
- What to expect from coach-led sessions and peer accountability
- Testimonials from past participants
- Pricing, upcoming session dates, and how to register
About NCFDD
NCFDD is a professional development, training, and mentoring organization that partners with colleges and universities to support faculty and academic leader success. We offer structured programs, research-backed training, and expert-led coaching to help scholars and leaders build sustainable academic careers. Serving a national network across hundreds of institutions, NCFDD supports academic professionals at every career stage.
