Stawnychko, Leda2022-10-032022-10-032020-06-15Stawnychko, L. (2020, June 15-18). Gendered leadership experiences of department chairs at a West Canadian University [Presentation]. Gender and Education Association Conference: Gender Complexity, Collaboration, Connectedness, University of Calgary (Conference cancelled).http://hdl.handle.net/1880/115341The session included the preliminary findings of a doctoral study that explored how department chairs, at a publicly funded West Canadian university, experienced leadership development. Themes emerging from 19 semi-structured interviews with male and female faculty in these roles were explored, compared and contrasted including the role of emotions. The research informs the kinds of development programs or supports that would be most helpful to faculty considering academic leadership appointments. The research seeks to offer recommendations to the institution being studied however findings may be transferable to other types of organizations and leaders.Unless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.leadershipdepartment chairsprofessional developmentqualitative researchconference paper10.11575/PRISM/40341