Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008

Evaluation of Chair - John Murphy
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 = 9
Total number of eligible respondents = 18

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 4.11 4.47 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 4.56 4.5 4.18
3. Support and foster professional development of faculty (e.g. research, proposals, pedagogy) 4.44 4.43 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 4.11 4.28 4.03
5. Recruit, supervise and evaluate departmental staff 33.3 4 4.23 4.04
6. Manage the hiring and evaluation of all instructional faculty, student assistants and graduate students 4.33 4.45 4.1
7. Manage the department’s tenure and promotion process 4.44 4.36 4.13
8. Maintain collegiality and engage successfully in problem-solving 4.22 4.24 3.98
9. Make fair recommendations for salary adjustments for faculty and staff 11.1 4.25 4.54 4.18
10. Encourage and support faculty teaching 4.33 4.49 4.21
11. Encourage and support faculty research/creative activities 4.44 4.47 4.21
12. Encourage and support faculty professional service 4.44 4.51 4.19

Evaluation: Chair John Murphy Evaluation: Chair John Murphy

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 11.1 3.88 4.4 4.13
2. Oversee the arrangement for facilities/office space and equipment for faculty 22.2 4 4.27 4.16
3. Ensure all departmental committees are appropriately staffed each year 4.11 4.47 4.27
4. Be accessible to faculty and seek faculty input 4.56 4.47 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 44.4 4 4.44 4.25
6. Provide leadership and oversight of institutional effectiveness in the programs including the use of evaluation results and linking results to planning 33.3 4 4.31 4.09
7. Manage all aspects of course fees 44.4 4 4.66 4.27
8. Manage the departmental M&O, travel and part-time budget and other fiscal affairs for dept 11.1 4.38 4.45 4.25
9. Oversee and take responsibility for accountability and compliance matters 33.3 4.5 4.5 4.26
10. Manage/facilitate curriculum changes 11.1 4.38 4.51 4.15
11. Gather data and prepare documents/reports regarding departmental activities 22.2 4.43 4.53 4.28
12. Respond to student appeals and complaints 11.1 4.25 4.54 4.27
13. Participate in college and/or university governance and planning 4.78 4.84 4.39
14. Develop (or manage existing) advisory board 66.7 3.67 4.3 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 4 4.18 4.14
2. Communicate resource needs and justifications to college and university administration 4.11 4.21 4.18
3. Engage in fundraising activities 55.6 3 3.45 3.64
4. Serve as liaison between University administration and faculty 11.1 3.88 4.19 4.08
5. Represent department internally and externally (e.g. special events, alumni relations, conferences) 4.22 4.22 4.06
6. Serve as liaison with professional associations 33.3 4.17 4.1 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 55.6 3 3.63 3.84
2. Conduct and/or provide oversight and training of staff for student advising 33.3 3.5 4.04 4.01
3. Respond to student appeals and complaints 11.1 4.13 4.39 4.25
Average for
Interpersonal Skills % left This College All
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1. Fair and equitable treatment of others 4.22 4.31 4.05
2. Trustworthiness 4.67 4.62 4.21
3. Ability to maintain good morale in the department 11.1 3.88 4.35 3.94
4. Ability to handle personnel issues effectively 4.11 4.24 3.96
Summary - Please circle one
1. Based upon overall performance, I would support re-appointment of Chair:
%
Yes 100
No
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