2027 Workshop for Department Chairs and Leaders

The American Mathematical Society hosts an annual workshop for department chairs and leaders. In this one-day session, the objective is to provide opportunities for participants to share ideas and experiences and to foster the development of a community of peers who can continue to provide one another support and ideas in the vital role of department chair.

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  • Who: Chairpersons from all types of departments and institutions, chairs-to-be, directors of undergraduate study, directors of graduate study, and non-titular leaders
  • When: Monday, January 11, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
  • Where: Marriot Marquis, Chicago, IL
  • Topics: coming soon! 

  • The 2027 workshop organizers are:

    • Julius Esunge, University of Mary Washington
    • Leo Rebholz, Clemson University 
    • Sarah Reznikoff, Virginia Tech 
    • Jennifer Schaefer, Dickinson College

 

 

Registration Fees:

  • \$280–AMS members
  • \$400–non-AMS members
  • Registration includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch.
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More information:

  • The workshop provides an opportunity to share experiences about issues and trends that have an impact on math department chairs, math departments, and colleges and universities. Previous topics have included resources, handling stress (students, staff and faculty), curriculum, conflict management, AI in the classroom, pathways for non-acaedmic careers, and instructional delivery.
  • The workshop is sponsored by the AMS Department of Career Services and Professional Development.

Please send questions about this workshop to the AMS Programs Department.

Recent workshops have included such topics as:

Read article by Scott Hershberger: Department chairs discuss challenges and solutions at annual workshop.