Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008
Evaluation of Honors College Dean - Dr. Gloria Cox

The following averages were calculated using a 5 point scale.

The faculty were asked to answer each question using the following :

Excellent = 5 pts.
Good = 4 pts.
Satisfactory = 3 pts.
Unsatisfactory = 2 pts.
Failing = 1 point

Total number of faculty responses = 77
Total number of eligible respondents = 793

PERSONNEL % left blank Avg
1. Supports and fosters the professional development of associate deans 56 3.86
2. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff 54.8 4
3. Conducts the evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans) 60.7 4.03
4. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school 41.7 4.1
5. Manages the staff salary adjustment exercises 63.1 3.97
6. Keeps the Office of the Provost well informed about personnel matters in the college/school, as appropriate 53.6 4.08
7. Works successfully with advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) 52.4 4.05
COLLEGE/SCHOOL MANAGEMENT % left blank Avg
1. Oversees the use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school 53.6 3.95
2. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/ school committees 53.6 4.18
3. Manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school 52.4 4.03
4. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school 51.2 4.17
5. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school 51.2 4.17
6. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school, as appropriate 45.2 4.09
7. Efficiently gathers data and/or prepares documents/reports as required by the Office of the Provost 53.6 4.13

 

College/School Management continued % left blank Avg
8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other "customer service" matters 51.2 4.05
9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed 47.6 4.14
10. Is responsive to requests and activities originating from the Office of the Provost 54.8 4.16
11. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs 50 4.1
Work with Constituents % left blank Avg
1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives 53.6 3.74
2. Works well with external advisory boards 51.2 3.9
3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) 39.3 4.2
4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs 52.4 4.13
5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations 47.6 4.05
STUDENT AFFAIRS % left blank Avg
1. Provides oversight and training, as needed, for successful advising 42.9 4.06
2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed 44 4.04
3. Develops effective retention processes for the college/school 46.4 4.02
4. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs 45.2 4.09
5. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives 44 4.09
6. Develops and conducts orientation programs for the college/school 44 4.13
OVERALL QUALITY & EFFECTIVENESS % left blank Avg
1. Handles personnel matters in an equitable and fair manner 56 3.81
2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school 41.7 4.02
3. Is available for consultation, as needed 39.3 4.16
4. Is a good steward of the university's resources 41.7 4.08
5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations 35.7 4.04
6. Is open to new ideas 33.3 4.11
7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school 35.7 4.26
8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity 40.5 4.26