Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008

Evaluation of Chair - James Conover College of Business Administration

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 = 10
Total number of eligible respondents = 20

Average for
Personnel % left This College All
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1. Organize and oversee departmental recruiting program for new faculty to ensure the highest quality, integrity and diversity of new faculty 3 3.85 4.2
2. Supervise and prepare the annual evaluation of each faculty member. Seek resolution of differences that may exist with the evaluations of the Personnel Affairs Committee 2.7 3.45 4.18
3. Support and foster professional development of faculty (e.g. research, proposals, pedagogy) 3 3.7 4.14
4. Work with faculty to set vision and goals for the department, both long- and short-term, that support the department, college and university vision and goals 2.7 3.38 4.03
5. Recruit, supervise and evaluate departmental staff 10 3.11 3.67 4.04
6. Manage the hiring and evaluation of all instructional faculty, student assistants and graduate students 10 3 3.7 4.1
7. Manage the department’s tenure and promotion process 2.4 3.59 4.13
8. Maintain collegiality and engage successfully in problem-solving 2.4 3.5 3.98
9. Make fair recommendations for salary adjustments for faculty and staff 2.5 3.56 4.18
10. Encourage and support faculty teaching 2.9 3.63 4.21
11. Encourage and support faculty research/creative activities 3 3.88 4.21
12. Encourage and support faculty professional service 2.9 3.63 4.19

Evaluation: Chair James Conover Evaluation: Chair James Conover

Average for
Department (Unit) Management % left This College All
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1. Oversee the development of course schedules and make faculty teaching assignments to ensure appropriate allocation of resources 2.7 3.59 4.13
2. Oversee the arrangement for facilities/office space and equipment for faculty 3.2 3.92 4.16
3. Ensure all departmental committees are appropriately staffed each year 10 3.22 3.86 4.27
4. Be accessible to faculty and seek faculty input 2.9 3.69 4.24
5. Manage the formulation of program plan review processes and outcomes assessment of the program for outside reviewers, and/or to meet accreditation or licensing standards 3 3.63 4.25
6. Provide leadership and oversight of institutional effectiveness in the programs including the use of evaluation results and linking results to planning 2.7 3.58 4.09
7. Manage all aspects of course fees 10 3.33 3.67 4.27
8. Manage the departmental M&O, travel and part-time budget and other fiscal affairs for dept 10 3.11 3.86 4.25
9. Oversee and take responsibility for accountability and compliance matters 10 3.22 3.83 4.26
10. Manage/facilitate curriculum changes 2.8 3.63 4.15
11. Gather data and prepare documents/reports regarding departmental activities 2.9 3.79 4.28
12. Respond to student appeals and complaints 10 3.22 3.8 4.27
13. Participate in college and/or university governance and planning 3 3.7 4.39
14. Develop (or manage existing) advisory board 20 3.25 3.5 3.94
Average for
Representation to other groups % left This College All
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1. Effectively communicate vision for the department to the administration of school or college 10 2.89 3.66 4.14
2. Communicate resource needs and justifications to college and university administration 2.7 3.63 4.18
3. Engage in fundraising activities 20 2.5 2.92 3.64
4. Serve as liaison between University administration and faculty 10 2.56 3.64 4.08
5. Represent department internally and externally (e.g. special events, alumni relations, conferences) 20 2.75 3.67 4.06
6. Serve as liaison with professional associations 10 2.56 3.43 3.96
Average for
Student Recruitment and Support % left This College All
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1. Conduct and/or provide oversight and training of staff for student recruitment 30 3.14 3.56 3.84
2. Conduct and/or provide oversight and training of staff for student advising 20 3.13 3.68 4.01
3. Respond to student appeals and complaints 20 3.13 3.84 4.25
Average for
Interpersonal Skills % left This College All
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1. Fair and equitable treatment of others 2.4 3.47 4.05
2. Trustworthiness 2.7 3.78 4.21
3. Ability to maintain good morale in the department 2.3 3.46 3.94
4. Ability to handle personnel issues effectively 10 2.56 3.52 3.96
Summary - Please circle one
1. Based upon overall performance, I would support re-appointment of Chair:
%
Yes 40
No 50
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