UMass Boston

Department Chairs

The department chair role is a significant leadership position, with the opportunity to help shape a department’s strategic vision while managing day-to-day tasks. In many ways, the department is a home base for faculty members. The chair can help create and sustain a supportive and nurturing environment for all department faculty, staff members, and students.

Roles & Responsibilities for Department Chairs

Personnel Committees

The Department Personnel Committee (DPC) and the College Personnel Committee (CPC) are significant faculty groups that evaluate the contributions of faculty members within departments and colleges in the areas of research, scholarship, creative activity, teaching, and service.

Roles & Responsibilities for Personnel Committees