The Chair

2021 6.5

At a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.

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1
Brilliant Mistake
2021-08-20
With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together.
2
The Faculty Party
2021-08-20
Tired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke's staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree. A video from Bill's lecture causes a stir.
3
The Town Hall
2021-08-20
Bill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn. Joan starts a fire. A dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position.
4
Don't Kill Bill
2021-08-20
Pressure mounts for Ji-Yoon to turn the department around after Bill's suspension. The hiring of a new professor undermines Yaz's chance at tenure.
5
The Last Bus in Town
2021-08-20
Ji-Yoon visits Pembroke's new lecturer as Bill joins in on a Korean tradition. The tenured professors band together, and Yaz receives an enticing offer.
6
The Chair
2021-08-20
As his hearing approaches, Bill's academic future comes into question. Ji-Yoon's revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department.