One last look and…Wanner out. From a growth perspective, I could probably not have chosen three better years to be department chair, but it was growth that went hand in hand with massive disruption and loss and never-ending fear of failure to protect. The very best thing as chair? Learning about the level of excellence and creativity in every corner of a large department (200+ employees), working with colleagues committed to inclusive excellence and to making the teaching, learning, research, and outreach experience better for everyone, and hiring inspiring new colleagues who will bring their energy and a whole set of new questions to the department. And now: sabbatical — time to get back to my research and play with my new puppy.
