Many faculty members find the opportunity to serve as chair of their department at a point of their career.  How does the chair position differ from a faculty position?  Of what should a faculty member be aware before agreeing to serve as chair?  Is it possible to prosper in the chair’s position?  This special session will involve a candid discussion if the chair’s position – its perks and its problems.  Four marketing faculty, both present chairs and former chairs, will present a clear picture of the chair’s position, and will address such issues as chair selection and appointment, dealing with faculty, dealing with administration, etc.