Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008

Evaluation of Chair - Richard Lusky
College of Public Affairs & Community Service

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 = 1
Total number of eligible respondents = 5

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 5 4.74 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 5 4.86 4.18
3. Support and foster professional development of faculty (e.g. research, proposals, pedagogy) 5 4.75 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 5 4.63 4.03
5. Recruit, supervise and evaluate departmental staff 5 4.85 4.04
6. Manage the hiring and evaluation of all instructional faculty, student assistants and graduate students 5 4.72 4.1
7. Manage the department’s tenure and promotion process 5 4.86 4.13
8. Maintain collegiality and engage successfully in problem-solving 5 4.89 3.98
9. Make fair recommendations for salary adjustments for faculty and staff 5 4.87 4.18
10. Encourage and support faculty teaching 5 4.75 4.21
11. Encourage and support faculty research/creative activities 5 4.75 4.21
12. Encourage and support faculty professional service 5 4.85 4.19

Evaluation: Chair Richard Lusky Evaluation: Chair Richard Lusky

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 5 4.65 4.13
2. Oversee the arrangement for facilities/office space and equipment for faculty 5 4.69 4.16
3. Ensure all departmental committees are appropriately staffed each year 5 4.86 4.27
4. Be accessible to faculty and seek faculty input 5 4.81 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 5 4.75 4.25
6. Provide leadership and oversight of institutional effectiveness in the programs including the use of evaluation results and linking results to planning 5 4.71 4.09
7. Manage all aspects of course fees 5 4.86 4.27
8. Manage the departmental M&O, travel and part-time budget and other fiscal affairs for dept 5 4.87 4.25
9. Oversee and take responsibility for accountability and compliance matters 5 4.96 4.26
10. Manage/facilitate curriculum changes 5 4.75 4.15
11. Gather data and prepare documents/reports regarding departmental activities 5 4.79 4.28
12. Respond to student appeals and complaints 5 4.75 4.27
13. Participate in college and/or university governance and planning 5 4.65 4.39
14. Develop (or manage existing) advisory board 5 4.95 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 5 4.63 4.14
2. Communicate resource needs and justifications to college and university administration 5 4.71 4.18
3. Engage in fundraising activities 5 4.7 3.64
4. Serve as liaison between University administration and faculty 5 4.71 4.08
5. Represent department internally and externally (e.g. special events, alumni relations, conferences) 5 4.77 4.06
6. Serve as liaison with professional associations 5 4.87 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 5 4.53 3.84
2. Conduct and/or provide oversight and training of staff for student advising 5 4.62 4.01
3. Respond to student appeals and complaints 5 4.77 4.25
Average for
Interpersonal Skills % left This College All
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1. Fair and equitable treatment of others 5 4.86 4.05
2. Trustworthiness 5 4.83 4.21
3. Ability to maintain good morale in the department 5 4.64 3.94
4. Ability to handle personnel issues effectively 5 4.8 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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