Department Chair Resource Guide
A quick-reference handbook for department chairs.
Full Resource Guide PDF
Department Chair Resource Guide-v4.pdf
Introduction from the Provost
As the academic leaders of your departments, you occupy a pivotal role in shaping the intellectua...
Chair Responsibilities, Leadership, & Departmental Culture
Effective leadership begins with a clear understanding of the full scope of your charge—what is e...
Faculty Lifecycle: Hiring, Evaluation, and Mentorship
The most enduring impact of your leadership will be measured in the faculty you recruit, support,...
Academic Hiring Process
The academic hiring planning process occurs during the spring and summer months to ensure that fa...
Letter of Appointment Template
The following template may be used to create letters of appointment for faculty hires. When utili...
Banner Security and Access
When access is required to Banner or related systems, the appropriate security request forms must...
Human Resources - Hiring Managers Information
For the most current information, consult the online Source Material at Hiring Managers | A-Sta...
Faculty Handbook
Refer to sections: II.F. Continuing Performance Evaluation (pg. 36) II.G. Annual Performance E...
Helpful Information for the PRT Process
You can find the official PRT process in the Faculty Handbook (section III) and official PRT docu...
Human Resources – Training and Development Resources
For the most current information, consult the online Source Material at Training & Development | ...
Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
For the most current information, consult the online Source Material at Performance Improvement...
Supporting Student Success & Academic Integrity
The success of our academic enterprise depends upon the quality of our advising and the rigor wit...
Centralized Academic Advising Model
Academic Advising Redesign Guidelines-signed.pdf
Faculty Handbook
II.C. Student Evaluation of Faculty (Pg. 35) For the most current information, consult the o...
Student Handbook
Academic Misconduct (pp. 15–16) Student Academic Grievance Procedure (pg. 19) Student Rights ...
Curriculum, Assessment & Accreditation
Strong academic programs do not occur by accident—they are built through deliberate design, conti...
Faculty Handbook
II.M. Curriculum Changes (process and approvals for program/course adjustments) (Pg. 41-42) ...
Undergraduate Bulletin
For access to all available bulletins, visit the Undergraduate Bulletins page Undergraduate Bulle...
Graduate Bulletin
For access to all available bulletins, visit the Graduate Bulletins page Graduate Bulletins | A-S...
Budgeting, Grants & Resource Oversight
Stewardship of departmental funds, external grants, and other resources requires accuracy, transp...
Faculty Handbook
V.M. Equity Salary Review (pg. 119-120) V.N. Compensated Faculty Leave(pg.120-124) V.O. Outsi...
Human Resources – Training and Development Resources
For the most current information, consult the online source material at Training & Development | ...
Research and Technology Transfer & Sponsored Programs Accounting
RTT SOP – For Researchers Interacting with RTT (Pre-Award) Faculty Research Awards Committee - ...
Operational Management - Scheduling, Staffing, & Records
Efficient scheduling, equitable staffing, and accurate records management support the department’...
Faculty Handbook
II.B.1. Teaching Load (Pg. 26-27) II.B.2. Overloads (Pg. 27-28) II.B.3. Reassignment of Facul...
Human Resources & Payroll – EPAF
For the most current information, consult the online Source Material at Payroll Services Website...
A-State Operating Procedures
(Finance – Procedures) — campus-wide operating procedures relevant to all departments. If present...
Knowledge Base Best Practices
Knowledge Base Guide.docx
Chair Evaluation & Continuity
Strong departments are built to last; regular evaluation of leadership performance and thoughtful...