Review of Liberal Arts Department Heads

University Policy addresses the requirement of a review of administrative offices by their supervisors “on a periodic basis.”  No more than five years can lapse between reviews.

Principles

• The review should be comprehensive, strategic, and formative, and should be guided by a process designed to improve the College.
• The review should be both retrospective and prospective.
• The review must be conducted carefully and discreetly; feedback must be treated confidentially.
• The review must be conducted objectively and fairly.

Framework for Review

• The dean of the College, or his designee, shall conduct the review following the general guidelines provided herewith.
• The review should be customized to the College’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• The review should be conducted expeditiously, following a predetermined timeline.

In addition to the five-year review, the dean evaluates each department head’s performance on an annual basis in the spring semester in conjunction with assigning their merit increases to salary (when available). 

Heads are encouraged to make an appointment to speak with the dean about matters related to their performance and professional development at any time during the year.