Faculty Affairs

Annual Department Chair and Dean Review - Purpose
2007-2008

Help set individual and departmental goals that are realistic and concrete, and consistent with the missions of the school and the institution.
Provide a basis for reviewing/assessing past performance and goals vis a vis the expectations of the Dean and the institution.
Supplement and, in some cases, quantify information provided in the curriculum vitae for administrative decisions which impact salary, promotion, and other faculty benefits.

* Annual Department Chair/Dean Reviews will not be required for Department Chairs and Deans appointed since March 1, 2008.

Complete sections of this form relevant to your accomplishments and responsibilities.
Submit the completed form and an updated curriculum vitae to the Dean, c/o Office of Faculty Affairs, G.300 MSB.
Request course directors/coordinators to provide summaries of student/trainee evaluations of your teaching to the Dean, c/o Office of Faculty Affairs, G.300 MSB (see form attached entitled Evaluations by Students/Trainees). Faculty Affairs will solicit peer input and send the Review with a summary of the student/trainee evaluations and peer input to the Dean.
The Dean will discuss with you all of the information, provide written comments and sign the form.
After reviewing with the Dean his comments regarding your progress and goals, you should sign the form to indicate that a review has taken place. You may attach a written response.
Retain a copy of the completed review record (for the Six-Year Department Chair Review).

Review the materials provided (including summaries of student/trainee evaluations).
Identify level of performance (category 1, 2, or 3) and comment as appropriate.

Assure peer input.
Review and discuss with the department chair/dean information provided on this form (including the summaries of student/trainee evaluations, peer evaluations and curriculum vitae).
Provide guidance concerning his/her career goals.
Complete the evaluation by providing written comments about the department chair’s/dean's progress and next year's assignments/expectations. Sign the form.
Submit the completed review packet, signed by you and the department chair/dean, and the chair’s/dean's written response (if any) to the Office of Faculty Affairs, G.300 MSB.
The Annual Department Chair and Dean Review form will be used by the Dean as part of the documentation for the Six-Year Department Chair Review, to be done in conjunction with the Department Study.