University of Delaware
Policy Guide For Department Chairs And Academic Program Directors


Definition Of Chair And Academic Program Director

            The term "chair" is used throughout these
            documents to mean "chair" and/or "academic
            program director".

      A member of personnel class 210 who functions as the chief
representative and administrator of a department or an academic program
and who reports to an academic dean or to an appropriate administrative
officer is designated a chair or academic program director. Appointments
as chair or academic program director are separate from the academic
appointment an individual holds; alteration in an administrative
contract does not affect the academic contract held by that person.  The
"Handbook for Faculty" (page II-1) describes the position in additional
detail.