AMS Department Chairs Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions

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Registration is now open for the 2021 Department Chairs Workshop at https://bit.ly/3l8aRGL.

• Registration Fees:
• US$50 ? AMS members
• US$100 ? non-members

Registration deadline is December 18, 2020.

Yes, advance registration is required.

Please send mail to mmsb@ams.org.

The deadline for cancellations is January 8. You can cancel by emailing mmsb@ams.org. 100% refunds will be given for all cancelled registrations by this date.

This online workshop will provide an opportunity to share experiences and reflect on what math department chairs, math departments, and colleges and universities are doing to react to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the emerging issues have to do with resources, handling stress (students, staff and faculty), and how to deliver our curriculum under new paradigms.

The workshop will take place in a virtual format, the specific platform is yet undecided. All registered participants will be contacted when a decision has been made. You will be able to engage with your colleagues and speakers throughout the workshop program and in dedicated networking sessions.

Workshop agenda can be found on the webpage at www.ams.org/chairsworkshop2021 and will be provided to all registered participants prior to the workshop.

Only the workshop presentations will be recorded and made available to registered participants after the workshop.

Yes. Anyone may participate in the virtual department chairs workshop. Please take note of the time zone (USA Eastern Standard Time) when planning for your participation.

Yes, there will be dedicated virtual meeting rooms to allow participants time and opportunity to network during the workshop.

We will send you an email 1-2 weeks before the workshop with details about how to login and other information. You will also be able to access the department chairs workshop webpage for up-to-date details about the workshop agenda.

All workshop sessions will begin at their scheduled times. We recommend that you log in, visit the workshop platform and become familiar with its features prior to the start of the workshop. More information will be provided about logging in as we get closer to the date of the workshop.

Yes, there will be technical support available during the workshop.

The virtual department chairs workshop will only be accessible to registered participants. We ask all participants to refer to the Welcoming Environment Policy and our Policy Statement on Anti-Harassment.

Violations may be reported confidentially and anonymously to 1-855-282-5703 or at www.mathsociety.ethicspoint.com. The reporting mechanism ensures privacy while alerting the AMS to the situation.

You will be able to join from a PC or Mac, and will need a webcam to be seen, and a microphone to be heard. We recommend a headset with a microphone for best audio quality.

This may happen because you have a slow internet connection or there is heavy traffic on your WiFi connection. To alleviate these problems, you may try to upgrade to a faster connection, reduce the number of applications you have running, or use a laptop or desktop computer to participate, versus a tablet.

Audio is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers or use headphones. Make certain that the speaker volume is not muted on your computer.

Questions prior to the workshop can be directed to chairsworkshop@ams.org. More information about where to direct questions during the workshop will be provided to registrants prior to the workshop on January 14.