Administrative Effectiveness Survey
2007-2008

 Evaluation of Dean Warren Burggren - College of Arts and Sciences

 

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 = 125
Total number of eligible respondents = 291
Average for
Personnel % left This All
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1. Responsibly manages faculty cohort, including the allocation of new and continuing lines/positions 2.3 4.29 4.22
2. Ensures the highest quality and diversity of new faculty 4.6 4.23 4.24
3. Successfully works with the departments/divisions to manage the recruitment process 5.4 4.28 4.08
4. Supports and fosters the professional development of department/division chairs and associate deans 19.2 4.19 4.15
5. Supports and fosters the professional development of the faculty 4.6 4.12 4.14
6. Supports and fosters the professional development of the staff 37.7 4 4.06
7. Conducts a thorough and objective evaluation of all college/school administrators (including associate deans and department/division chairs) 28.5 3.84 4.1
8. Oversees a fair and detailed annual evaluation of all instructional faculty 18.5 4.11 4.15
9. Responsibly manages and conducts the college’s/school’s major personnel activities, including promotion and tenure review 5.4 4.22 4.23
10. Maintains collegiality and a healthy working atmosphere in the college/school 2.3 4.19 4.16
11. Manages the faculty and staff salary adjustment exercises to assure equitable distribution 14.6 4.07 4.18
12. Works successfully with faculty advisory bodies in the college/school (shared governance) 26.2 4.27 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 27.7 3.94 4.09
2. Ensures equitable use and assignment of office, lab, and other space within the college/school 20 3.94 4.07
3. Ensures the smooth functioning of all college/school committees 20.8 4.17 3.98
4. Effectively manages the planning, review, and assessment processes in the college/school 24.6 4.16 4.21
5. Responsibly manages all fiscal affairs for the college/school 18.5 4.24 4.29
6. Takes responsibility for all accountability and compliance matters that affect the college/school 27.7 4.24 4.4
7. Oversees the curriculum in all units of the college/school 30 3.89 3.99
8. Oversees the handling of student appeals, complaints, and other “customer service” matters 42.3 4.17 4.29
9. Participates actively in university-level governance and planning, as needed 23.1 4.5 4.54
10. Effectively communicates with the Office of the Provost on behalf of the college/school, especially with regard to resource needs 17.7 4.4 4.42
11. Provides effective leadership and vision for the college/school 8.5 4.27 4.21
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Work with Constituents Beyond Academic Affairs % left This All
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1. Engages successfully in fundraising initiatives 40 3.97 3.93
2. Works well with external advisory boards 50 4.34 4.35
3. Regularly represents the college/school at special events (university, community, national level) 31.5 4.39 4.56
4. Actively engages with Vice-presidential areas (research, equity and diversity, student development, etc) beyond academic affairs 35.4 4.37 4.48
5. Serves as an effective liaison, as appropriate, with professional organizations 46.2 4.3 4.37
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Student Affairs % left This All
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1. Provides oversight, training, and resources, as needed, for successful advising 48.5 4.07 4.22
2. Provides oversight and personnel for student recruitment and mentoring, as needed 50 4.06 4.15
3. Is responsive to student appeals, complaints, and other needs 60.8 4.18 4.38
4. Develops and manages college/school-internal student success initiatives 53.8 4.22 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 10 4.09 4.08
2. Works well with departments/divisions within the college/school 6.9 4.17 4.22
3. Is available for consultation, as needed 9.2 4.36 4.54
4. Is a good steward of the university’s resources 13.1 4.34 4.42
5. Engages well with faculty and staff organizations 20.8 4.32 4.38
6. Is open to new ideas 10 4.31 4.35
7. Is willing to collaborate with others beyond the college/school 29.2 4.48 4.51
8. Handles all administrative matters with quality and integrity 9.2 4.31 4.43