The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Faculty Involvement in Administrator Evaluation (GOV 6.5)

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1. PURPOSE

2. RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

3. SCOPE

4. BACKGROUND

5. DEFINITIONS

6. POLICY STATEMENT

GOV 6.5. Faculty Involvement in Administrator Evaluation.

Adopted: November 15, 1990
Revisions approved: May 29, 2009

Statement of Policy.

All administrators at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh shall be subject to periodic performance evaluations. All assessments of administrative job performance shall take into account:

A. the divergent roles and responsibilities of different administrators;

B. their respective contributions to the University’s mission and goals;

C. their activities in the context of the present and emerging needs of the University; and

D. their attention to, and support of, affirmative action.

Procedures.

A. Annual Review – The Chancellor and the Provost and Vice Chancellor shall conduct an annual performance review of all administrators who directly report to them; they shall also require annual performance reviews for all other administrators.

B. Administrators Involved with Matters of Primary Faculty Responsibility – As provided in Article II, Section 6 of the Faculty Constitution: “The Faculty Senate will share in the development of university policy and procedures for the evaluation of administrators concerned with matters of primary faculty responsibility.” The following procedures apply to the evaluations of such administrators.

1. All evaluations shall be based upon the role and the responsibility of the administrator (including any other specific expectations), as identified either at the time of appointment or after appointment.

2. The evaluation process may vary from year to year and in response to such factors as:

a. the nature of the position;

b. changes in role or responsibility;

c. changes in specific expectations;

d. the length of service;

e. current or emerging issues; or

f. any other relevant subjects, issues, or concerns.

C. Faculty Input for Assessment – Faculty shall provide direct input into the assessment process for the Provost and Vice Chancellor, Associate/Assistant Vice Chancellors, Deans, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Information Technology, and Associate/Assistant Deans and equivalents.

1. Provost and Vice Chancellor – Following the appointment of the Provost and Vice Chancellor, the Chancellor and the Provost and Vice Chancellor shall meet with the Administrators Evaluation Committee to discuss the role and responsibility of the Provost and Vice Chancellor and to provide an opportunity for faculty input and reaction. The Administrators Evaluation Committee shall consist of no more than seven members, appointed by the Faculty Senate with representation from each college and division within the College of Letters and Science when possible. Additional provisions:

a. Subsequent meetings shall be held at least once every three years and may address such issues as: faculty expectations, current or emerging issues, actions taken in response to the prior faculty input, and any other relevant subjects, issues, or concerns.

b. Following the initial meeting, and in advance of any subsequent meeting, the Chancellor, in consultation with the Provost and Vice Chancellor and the Administrators Evaluation Committee described above, shall develop a suitable method for the solicitation of faculty input into the assessment of the performance of the Provost and Vice Chancellor. All faculty input data shall be kept confidential. The data shall be considered and discussed during the next formal assessment. Faculty input in such assessment shall be provided at least once every three years.

2. Associate/Assistant Vice Chancellors – The Provost and Vice Chancellor shall ensure faculty input in the evaluation of the Associate/Assistant Vice Chancellors, as appropriate to the position, in consultation with the Administrators Evaluation Committee. Faculty input shall be provided at least once every three years.

3. Deans – As soon as possible following the appointment of a Dean, the Provost and Vice Chancellor shall meet with a faculty committee, elected by the members of the Dean’s college, to discuss the role and responsibility of the Dean and to provide for faculty input and reaction. Additional provisions:

a. Subsequent meetings shall be held at least once every three years and may address such issues as: faculty expectations, current or emerging issues, actions taken in response to the prior faculty input, and any other relevant subjects, issues, or concerns. The subsequent meetings may, as determined by the Provost and Vice Chancellor, involve joint or separate meetings between the committee and the Provost and Vice Chancellor and the Dean.

b. Following the initial meeting, and in advance of any subsequent meeting, the Provost and Vice Chancellor, in consultation with the Dean and the faculty committee described above, shall develop a suitable method for the solicitation of faculty input into the assessment of the performance of the Dean. All data shall be kept confidential.

4. The data shall be considered and discussed during the next formal assessment. Faculty input in such assessment shall be provided at least once every three years.
Associate/Assistant Deans – As soon as possible following the appointment of an Associate or Assistant Dean, the Dean shall meet with a faculty committee, elected by the members of the college or division of the college, as appropriate, to discuss the role and responsibility of the Associate/Assistant Dean and to provide for faculty input and reaction. Additional provisions:

a. Subsequent meetings shall be held at least once every three years and may address such issues as: faculty expectations, current or emerging issues, actions taken in response to the prior faculty input, and any other relevant subjects, issues, or concerns. The subsequent meetings may, as determined by the Dean, involve joint or separate meetings between the committee and the Dean and the Associate/Assistant Dean.

b. Following the initial meeting, and in advance of any subsequent meeting, the Dean, in consultation with the Associate/Assistant Dean and the faculty committee described above, shall develop a suitable method for the solicitation of faculty input into the assessment of the performance of the Associate/Assistant Dean. All faculty input data shall be kept confidential. The data shall be considered and discussed during the next formal assessment. Faculty input in such assessment shall be provided at least once every three years.

D. Periodic Review of Policy

1. This statement of policy and procedures shall be periodically reviewed by the Chancellor and the Faculty Senate. Any proposed modifications or changes to this policy shall be subject to consultation between the Chancellor and the Faculty Senate.

2. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee shall inform the Chancellor of any concerns relating to the interpretation, application or administration of this policy.

(HISTORY: An earlier version of this statement of policy and procedures pertaining to administrative evaluation was reviewed and considered by the Faculty Senate on November 6, 1990. After approval of an amendment from the floor, the Faculty Senate unanimously approved a version that was transmitted to Chancellor Kerrigan on November 13, 1990. After review of the senate-approved document and conferral with Dr. Zillur R. Khan, President of the Faculty Senate, Chancellor Kerrigan approved this slightly revised version on November 15, 1990. [The Chancellor’s approved version made several editorial changes that made the procedures for Deans and Assistant/Associate Deans parallel to the procedures that apply to the Provost and Vice Chancellor.] This statement of policy and procedures is effective as of November 15, 1990.)

 

7. REFERENCES

8. PROCEDURES

9. REVISION HISTORY