4 Faculty Handbook – August 2022 College/School Dean The university is comprised of four Schools/Colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Fine Arts, and the School of Business and the Millicent Atkins School of Education. The College of Professional Studies includes the School of Business and the Millicent Atkins School of Education. Deans provide academic leadership and direction to their schools, coordinate the academic programs, and serve the faculty, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the President. Deans are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the appropriate faculty. The college/school Dean is responsible to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for all matters pertaining to the college or school. Deans are evaluated annually by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Job duties for the Dean position • Lead strategic planning and leadership development for the School/College • Management of associate dean(s), if applicable, and department chairs • Management of administrative staff and professional advisor(s) • Ultimately responsible for all faculty within the School/College • Responsible for budget planning, implementation, and management • Responsible for faculty hiring processes • Responsible for faculty evaluation processes • Responsible for curriculum development in the School/College, in collaboration with the associate dean(s) and department chairs • Make recommendations on all personnel matters (such as promotion, retention, tenure, sabbatical leaves, and annual performance evaluations) and investigate all grievances • Coordinate with department chairs all class schedules and teaching assignments • Coordinate academic assessment efforts within the School/College • Direct student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts in the School/College • Serve on the Deans Council • Serve on the Academic Leadership Team, comprised of directors within Academic Affairs • Serve on the Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee • Coordinate Higher Learning Commission accreditation processes and compliance within the School/College • Coordinate specialized program accreditation with external accrediting bodies • Lead processes for strengthening unique identity and increasing visibility of School/College, and elicit passion for the mission and also implement strategies to fulfill this mission • Work with the Registrar's and Finance Office for petitions, appeals, and transfers • Work with the Admissions and Marketing staff to advertise and market programs in the School/College • Engage with Foundation staff in promoting university, community, and alumni relations; lead development/fundraising efforts for the School/College
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