Evaluation and Improvement of Programs and Personnel

Deans oversee that department and program planning are consistent with missions of the institution and their school/college. They evaluate the assessment efforts of departments and programs to ensure that results yield meaningful information which is used in ongoing planning. The Deans work closely with Chairs, Program Directors, and faculty in implementing program improvements. Deans are responsible for the summative administrative evaluation of their unit’s faculty and make recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in matters of salary, promotion, continuance, and tenure. Deans also assure appropriate faculty development activity throughout their unit.

The first Friday of February is reserved for meetings of the faculty of each school or college for the purpose of consideration and discussion of matters within their purview, including curriculum. The agenda of the meeting shall be set by the appropriate Dean, who will also preside over the meeting.