Appointment, Qualifications, Evaluation

I. APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, EVALUATION OF
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS / SCHOOL DEANS

Appointment and Term of Office

Department chairs/school deans are appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Provost after consultation with the college dean and the department/school. Normally, these appointments are for a three-year term beginning August 1. Although a chair/school dean is not prohibited from serving more than one term, the system has a strong bias toward rotating the chair/school dean assignment.
Qualifications

Any ranked faculty member with a terminal degree may serve as department chair/school dean. Individuals without an earned terminal degree may be appointed to chair/school dean assignments, but are normally designated as "acting" chair/school dean, with a one-year term of appointment. This appointment may be renewed.
Evaluation of Chair/School Dean Performance

Department chairs/school deans are evaluated during the second year of their three-year tenure. Each faculty member (full-time and part-time) is asked to complete the Department Chair/School Dean Evaluation form (on Forms Central) and return it to the college dean. The college dean summarizes the evaluations and meets with the chair/school dean to discuss the material. This evaluation is to provide direction for the third year of the chair/school dean's term.