Evaluation of Dean Herman Totten School of Library & Information Sciences
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 = 11
Total number of eligible respondents = 16
| Average for | |||
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| Personnel | % left | This | All |
| blank | Dean | Deans | |
| 1. Responsibly manages faculty cohort, including the allocation of new and continuing lines/positions | 4.5 | 4.22 | |
| 2. Ensures the highest quality and diversity of new faculty | 4.58 | 4.24 | |
| 3. Successfully works with the departments/divisions to manage the recruitment process | 4.5 | 4.08 | |
| 4. Supports and fosters the professional development of department/division chairs and associate deans | 8.3 | 4.64 | 4.15 |
| 5. Supports and fosters the professional development of the faculty | 4.42 | 4.14 | |
| 6. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff | 8.3 | 4.36 | 4.06 |
| 7. Conducts a thorough and objective evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans and department/division chairs) | 16.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| 8. Oversees a fair and detailed annual evaluation of all instructional faculty | 8.3 | 4 | 4.15 |
| 9. Responsibly manages and conducts the college’s/school’s major personnel activities, including promotion and tenure review | 8.3 | 4.36 | 4.23 |
| 10. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school | 4.42 | 4.16 | |
| 11. Manages the faculty and staff salary adjustment exercises to assure equitable distribution | 4.42 | 4.18 | |
| 12. Works successfully with faculty advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) | 8.3 | 4.64 | 4.23 |
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| College/School Management | % left | This | All |
| blank | Dean | Deans | |
| 1. Oversees the departmental development of the course schedules and faculty work assignments, to ensure the best allocation of resources | 4.42 | 4.09 | |
| 2. Ensures equitable use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school | 4.5 | 4.07 | |
| 3. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/school committees | 4.08 | 3.98 | |
| 4. Effectively manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school | 4.33 | 4.21 | |
| 5. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school | 4.58 | 4.29 | |
| 6. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school | 4.67 | 4.4 | |
| 7. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school | 8.3 | 4.45 | 3.99 |
| 8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other “customer service” matters | 8.3 | 4.64 | 4.29 |
| 9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed | 4.75 | 4.54 | |
| 10. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs | 4.75 | 4.42 | |
| 11. Provides effective leadership and vision for the college/school | 4.5 | 4.21 | |
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| Work with Constituents Beyond Academic Affairs | % left | This | All |
| blank | Dean | Deans | |
| 1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives | 4.5 | 3.93 | |
| 2. Works well with external advisory boards | 4.83 | 4.35 | |
| 3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) | 8.3 | 4.73 | 4.56 |
| 4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs | 25 | 4.89 | 4.48 |
| 5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations | 4.67 | 4.37 | |
| Average for | |||
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| Student Affairs | % left | This | All |
| blank | Dean | Deans | |
| 1. Provides oversight, training, and resources, as needed, for successful advising | 4.5 | 4.22 | |
| 2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed | 8.3 | 4.82 | 4.15 |
| 3. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs | 4.67 | 4.38 | |
| 4. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives | 4.67 | 4.27 | |
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| Overall Quality and Effectiveness | % left | This | All |
| blank | Dean | Deans | |
| 1. Handles personnel matters in an equitable and fair manner | 4.33 | 4.08 | |
| 2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school | 16.7 | 4.8 | 4.22 |
| 3. Is available for consultation, as needed | 4.67 | 4.54 | |
| 4. Is a good steward of the university’s resources | 8.3 | 4.82 | 4.42 |
| 5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations | 16.7 | 4.9 | 4.38 |
| 6. Is open to new ideas | 8.3 | 4.82 | 4.35 |
| 7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school | 4.67 | 4.51 | |
| 8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity | 8.3 | 4.73 | 4.43 |