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The article presents information to academic chairs on working with their faculty to develop a system for annual evaluation of faculty based on the principles of fairness and a sense of ownership. A system adhering to best practices is dependent on several factors including the particular values of a department, the role of faculty in selecting the criteria, and the measurements of faculty performance. The problems with developing the system are mentioned.

The article focuses on the adoption of the concept of the flipped classroom within the framework of university and college academic departments. Academic chairs are encouraged to restructure several traditional processes in the department including the management of meetings with faculty, the interview of candidates for faculty selection, and the creation of the strategic plan.

The article provides advice to department chairs on interpersonal conflict management through an organizational culture that is based on shared responsibility. Academic administrators are encouraged to pause and analyze the root cause of the conflict by separating facts from emotions, to reflect on the components of the conflict by identifying who are involved and what are the problems, and to assume the leadership role in a neutral manner.

The article focuses on the challenges of shared governance among school administrators in colleges and universities in the U.S. Topics discussed include the concept of the concept of shared governance, the trends in educational leadership and the issues of educational and instructional expenses. The article also emphasizes on the value of shared governance among school faculties and administrators.