Responsibilities
The Dean's duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Administers University and College policies.
- Is responsible for the effective operation of the College.
- Establishes and Chairs the College Executive Council (CEC) of Associate/Assistant Deans, Coordinators, Directors, and others, as appropriate.
- Consults with and Chairs the College Advisory Committee (CAC).
- Communicates with the Faculty and students and other stakeholders in the College.
- Establishes the College Advisory Board (CAB) composed of external stakeholders.
- Supports faculty scholarship.
- Provides leadership and support in development of curricula and programs.
- Initiates and implements short-range and long-range planning for the College in consultation with the CAC, CEC, CAB and the College’s various stakeholders.
- Assigns and assesses teaching peer review in support of the College’s reappointment, tenure and promotion processes.
- Calls a meeting of College faculty at least once a semester.
- Is thoroughly knowledgeable and conversant with each program area of the College;
- Prepares reports for the Faculty, the administration and the profession which indicate the progress of the College.
- Represents the College at the Council of Academic Deans, Educational Policies Council, Faculty Senate, Graduate Council, and on various standing and ad hoc University committees.
- Administers the College budget in consultation with the CAC and CEC.
- Recruits and hires Faculty in accordance with University policy and the standards of scholarship as set forth in Chapter V of this Handbook.
- Recruits and hires NTT and part-time faculty in accordance with University policies and in consultation with the Associate/Assistant Dean(s) of Program(s).
- Recruits and hires competent staff in accordance with University policy.
- Evaluates the performance of Dean’s office staff.
- Seeks to expand funding for the College.
- Directs recruitment efforts of a highly-qualified and diverse student body.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with professional organizations, academic associations, institutes and appropriate accrediting bodies.
- Fosters alumni support, professional collaborations and partnerships.
- Is responsible for representation of the College at meetings (e.g., professional, academic, administrative).
- Develops and expands public interest in support of the College's mission, academic programs, outreach and research initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned by the Provost.