Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008

Evaluation of Chair - Kelly Donahue-Wallace
College of Visual Arts & Design

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 = 7
Total number of eligible respondents = 9

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 14.3 3.17 3.57 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 14.3 3.5 3.61 4.18
3. Support and foster professional development of faculty (e.g. research, proposals, pedagogy) 14.3 2.83 3.77 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 14.3 2.83 3.2 4.03
5. Recruit, supervise and evaluate departmental staff 42.9 3.5 3.57 4.04
6. Manage the hiring and evaluation of all instructional faculty, student assistants and graduate students 14.3 3.17 3.59 4.1
7. Manage the department’s tenure and promotion process 28.6 3 3.6 4.13
8. Maintain collegiality and engage successfully in problem-solving 14.3 2.67 3.41 3.98
9. Make fair recommendations for salary adjustments for faculty and staff 42.9 2.5 3.51 4.18
10. Encourage and support faculty teaching 14.3 3.17 3.84 4.21
11. Encourage and support faculty research/creative activities 14.3 3.5 3.82 4.21
12. Encourage and support faculty professional service 14.3 3.5 3.89 4.19

Evaluation: Chair Kelly Donahue Wallace Evaluation: Chair Kelly Donahue Wallace

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 14.3 3 3.67 4.13
2. Oversee the arrangement for facilities/office space and equipment for faculty 28.6 3 3.63 4.16
3. Ensure all departmental committees are appropriately staffed each year 14.3 3.17 3.74 4.27
4. Be accessible to faculty and seek faculty input 14.3 3.17 3.8 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 14.3 3.83 3.94 4.25
6. Provide leadership and oversight of institutional effectiveness in the programs including the use of evaluation results and linking results to planning 28.6 2.8 3.49 4.09
7. Manage all aspects of course fees 28.6 3.8 3.88 4.27
8. Manage the departmental M&O, travel and part-time budget and other fiscal affairs for dept 28.6 4.4 4.13 4.25
9. Oversee and take responsibility for accountability and compliance matters 42.9 3.5 3.73 4.26
10. Manage/facilitate curriculum changes 14.3 3.33 3.48 4.15
11. Gather data and prepare documents/reports regarding departmental activities 28.6 3.4 3.61 4.28
12. Respond to student appeals and complaints 28.6 2.8 3.79 4.27
13. Participate in college and/or university governance and planning 14.3 3.67 3.7 4.39
14. Develop (or manage existing) advisory board 42.9 2.5 3.22 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 3.14 3.21 4.14
2. Communicate resource needs and justifications to college and university administration 3.29 3.55 4.18
3. Engage in fundraising activities 14.3 3.17 2.91 3.64
4. Serve as liaison between University administration and faculty 14.3 3.33 3.48 4.08
5. Represent department internally and externally (e.g. special events, alumni relations, conferences) 3.86 3.58 4.06
6. Serve as liaison with professional associations 28.6 2.6 3.03 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 28.6 2.6 3.2 3.84
2. Conduct and/or provide oversight and training of staff for student advising 28.6 3 3.49 4.01
3. Respond to student appeals and complaints 28.6 2.4 3.77 4.25
Average for
Interpersonal Skills % left This College All
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1. Fair and equitable treatment of others 2.86 3.66 4.05
2. Trustworthiness 2.86 3.66 4.21
3. Ability to maintain good morale in the department 2.43 3.35 3.94
4. Ability to handle personnel issues effectively 2.71 3.42 3.96

Summary -

1. Based upon overall performance, I would support re-appointment of Chair:

YES 3 NO 4