Administrative Effectiveness Survey 2007-2008
Evaluation of Dean James C. Scott College of Music

 

 

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 = 35
Total number of eligible respondents = 90

Average for
Personnel % left This All
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1. Responsibly manages faculty cohort, including the allocation of new and continuing lines/positions 2.2 4.09 4.22
2. Ensures the highest quality and diversity of new faculty 4.4 4.19 4.24
3. Successfully works with the departments/divisions to manage the recruitment process 6.7 3.88 4.08
4. Supports and fosters the professional development of department/division chairs and associate deans 8.9 3.9 4.15
5. Supports and fosters the professional development of the faculty 4.04 4.14
6. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff 15.6 3.79 4.06
7. Conducts a thorough and objective evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans and department/division chairs) 17.8 4 4.1
8. Oversees a fair and detailed annual evaluation of all instructional faculty 2.2 4.16 4.15
9. Responsibly manages and conducts the college’s/school’s major personnel activities, including promotion and tenure review 4.4 4.09 4.23
10. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school 6.7 3.95 4.16
11. Manages the faculty and staff salary adjustment exercises to assure equitable distribution 8.9 3.95 4.18
12. Works successfully with faculty advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) 6.7 4 4.23

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College/School Management % left This All
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1. Oversees the departmental development of the course schedules and faculty work assignments, to ensure the best allocation of resources 8.9 4.05 4.09
2. Ensures equitable use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school 6.7 4.12 4.07
3. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/school committees 8.9 4 3.98
4. Effectively manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school 6.7 4.19 4.21
5. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school 6.7 4.17 4.29
6. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school 6.7 4.33 4.4
7. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school 8.9 4.07 3.99
8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other “customer service” matters 13.3 4.21 4.29
9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed 11.1 4.43 4.54
10. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs 6.7 4.36 4.42
11. Provides effective leadership and vision for the college/school 46.7 3.98 4.21
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1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives 4.4 4.14 3.93
2. Works well with external advisory boards 26.7 4.33 4.35
3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) 4.4 4.56 4.56
4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs 22.2 4.34 4.48
5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations 8.9 4.41 4.37
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1. Provides oversight, training, and resources, as needed, for successful advising 20 4.08 4.22
2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed 20 4.08 4.15
3. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs 26.7 4.3 4.38
4. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives 24.4 4.06 4.27
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Overall Quality and Effectiveness % left This All
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1. Handles personnel matters in an equitable and fair manner 6.7 3.67 4.08
2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school 4.4 3.86 4.22
3. Is available for consultation, as needed 2.2 4.25 4.54
4. Is a good steward of the university’s resources 8.9 4.1 4.42
5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations 8.9 3.95 4.38
6. Is open to new ideas 6.7 3.69 4.35
7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school 13.3 4.18 4.51
8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity 4.4 4.16 4.43