Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008


Evaluation of Dean Tom Evenson - 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 = 34
Total number of eligible respondents = 66

Average for
Personnel % left This All
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1. Responsibly manages faculty cohort, including the allocation of new and continuing lines/positions 4 4.22
2. Ensures the highest quality and diversity of new faculty 4.16 4.24
3. Successfully works with the departments/divisions to manage the recruitment process 8.1 3.94 4.08
4. Supports and fosters the professional development of department/division chairs and associate deans 13.5 3.94 4.15
5. Supports and fosters the professional development of the faculty 2.7 4 4.14
6. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff 16.2 4.06 4.06
7. Conducts a thorough and objective evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans and department/division chairs) 24.3 3.96 4.1
8. Oversees a fair and detailed annual evaluation of all instructional faculty 8.1 4.21 4.15
9. Responsibly manages and conducts the college’s/school’s major personnel activities, including promotion and tenure review 5.4 4.2 4.23
10. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school 4.41 4.16
11. Manages the faculty and staff salary adjustment exercises to assure equitable distribution 10.8 4.24 4.18
12. Works successfully with faculty advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) 16.2 4.23 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 10.8 4 4.09
2. Ensures equitable use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school 10.8 3.76 4.07
3. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/school committees 13.5 4.13 3.98
4. Effectively manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school 8.1 4.24 4.21
5. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school 10.8 4.21 4.29
6. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school 16.2 4.29 4.4
7. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school 18.9 3.83 3.99
8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other “customer service” matters 16.2 4.26 4.29
9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed 5.4 4.26 4.54
10. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs 8.1 3.91 4.42
11. Provides effective leadership and vision for the college/school 2.7 4.19 4.21
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1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives 18.9 3.6 3.93
2. Works well with external advisory boards 16.2 4.16 4.35
3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) 5.4 4.54 4.56
4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs 13.5 4.16 4.48
5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations 21.6 4.03 4.37
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1. Provides oversight, training, and resources, as needed, for successful advising 24.3 4.21 4.22
2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed 24.3 3.93 4.15
3. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs 24.3 4.32 4.38
4. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives 27 4.33 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 16.2 4.35 4.08
2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school 2.7 4.39 4.22
3. Is available for consultation, as needed 2.7 4.64 4.54
4. Is a good steward of the university’s resources 2.7 4.44 4.42
5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations 8.1 4.35 4.38
6. Is open to new ideas 4.35 4.35
7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school 5.4 4.54 4.51
8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity 2.7 4.56 4.43