Administrative Effectiveness Survey 2007-2008
Evaluation of TAMS Dean - Richard Sinclair

 

 

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 = 54
Total number of eligible respondents = 793

PERSONNEL % left blank Avg
1. Supports and fosters the professional development of associate deans 68.5 3.71
2. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff 66.7 3.78
3. Conducts the evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans) 70.4 3.63
4. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school 63 3.85
5. Manages the staff salary adjustment exercises 70.4 3.63
6. Keeps the Office of the Provost well informed about personnel matters in the college/school, as appropriate 64.8 3.84
7. Works successfully with advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) 66.7 3.89
COLLEGE/SCHOOL MANAGEMENT % left blank Avg
1. Oversees the use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school 64.8 3.84
2. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/ school committees 63 3.9
3. Manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school 64.8 3.79
4. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school 64.8 3.89
5. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school 63 4
6. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school, as appropriate 61.1 3.9
7. Efficiently gathers data and/or prepares documents/reports as required by the Office of the Provost 68.5 3.88

 

College/School Management continued % left blank Avg
8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other "customer service" matters 63 3.75
9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed 61.1 3.9
10. Is responsive to requests and activities originating from the Office of the Provost 66.7 3.89
11. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs 63 3.95
Work with Constituents % left blank Avg
1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives 64.8 3.68
2. Works well with external advisory boards 66.7 3.72
3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) 55.6 3.83
4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs 66.7 3.61
5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations 63 3.7
STUDENT AFFAIRS % left blank Avg
1. Provides oversight and training, as needed, for successful advising 59.3 3.82
2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed 57.4 3.83
3. Develops effective retention processes for the college/school 55.6 3.67
4. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs 59.3 3.73
5. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives 61.1 3.9
6. Develops and conducts orientation programs for the college/school 61.1 3.95
OVERALL QUALITY & EFFECTIVENESS % left blank Avg
1. Handles personnel matters in an equitable and fair manner 64.8 3.68
2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school 61.1 3.9
3. Is available for consultation, as needed 59.3 3.77
4. Is a good steward of the university's resources 61.1 3.95
5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations 57.4 3.96
6. Is open to new ideas 63 3.85
7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school 59.3 3.95
8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity 61.1 4.05