About The Department Resources Group
Sponsored by the Academic and Professional Affairs Division of the American Sociological Association, the DRG is a group of over 40 sociologists from a wide variety of universities and colleges who are experienced and trained in consulting with sociology departments; assisting in departmental reviews and evaluations; and conducting workshops.
DRG consultants reflect a wide range of institutional affliations and substantive interests, but all share a common concern for the enhancement of departmental programs and curriculum.
Most DRG consultants have completed ASA's specialized training for conducting departmental visits; others have developed expertise through conducting visits over the years. Several training sessions are part of each Annual Meeting, to keep consultants current on literature on teaching sociology and issues in higher education. All are dedicated to empowering department chairs and faculty during periods of self-reflection, external review, or general departmental revitalization.
Like many learned societies, the American Sociological Association does NOT accredit programs. The DRG is an American Sociological Association service to departments. The consultants' views are their own professional judgements.
DRG consultants are available for:
Departmental Reviews, Workshops
