If you are not married or enlisted in the military, or are unable to get parental permission, you may file for a declaration of emancipation in court. Some states (like Delaware and Maryland) do not allow for the emancipation of minors by court order.
Don't Talk to Strangers by Amanda Kyle Williams is a 2014 Bantam Publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. If you like a good thriller, or police procedural, or just a good old whodunit, or a gritty crime story, this is book is not to be missed.
Show your faculty members by your body language and eye contact that you are listening. Turn your chair to face them, maintain eye contact, and ignore the phone. Put the individual talking to you at ease. Because of your position as chair, even the most casual conversation can be uncomfortable for faculty.