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
When creating letters of appointment for faculty hires, please utilize the provided templates, fo...
Banner Security and Access
When access is required to Banner or related systems, the appropriate security request forms must...
Human Resources - Hiring Managers Information
View the online source material: Human Resources | Hiring Managers
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 the official PRT ...
Human Resources – Training and Development Resources
View online source material: Human Resources | Training & Development
Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
View online source material: Human Resources | Performance Improvement Plan
Institutional Integrity & Title IX
View online source material: Institutional Integrity & Title IX | Astate Knowledge Base Departm...
Human Resources - Offboarding Procedures
View online source material: Payroll Services | Operating Procedures
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
View PDF: Academic Advising Redesign Guidelines
Faculty Handbook
II.C. Student Evaluation of Faculty (Pg. 35) View online source material: Faculty Handbo...
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) V...
Undergraduate Bulletin
View online source material: Undergraduate Bulletins | A-State Knowledge Base
Graduate Bulletin
View online source material: Graduate Bulletins | A-State Knowledge Base.
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
View online source material: Human Resources | Training & Development
Research and Technology Transfer & Sponsored Programs Accounting
For the most current information, consult the online Source Material at Research & Technology Tra...
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 Resources
View online source material: Payroll Services | EPAF Payroll Services | EPAF Guides
Knowledge Base Best Practices
View source material: Knowledge Base Guide
A-State Operating Procedures
View online source material: Academic Affairs | Operating Procedures
Office of the Provost - Operating Procedures | Academic Integrity
View online source material: Academic Affairs | Academic Integrity
Office of the Provost - Operating Procedures | Provost's Inclement Weather
ASU System | Inclement Weather Operating Procedure During periods of inclement weather, the Offi...
Office of the Provost - Operating Procedures | Volunteer Memorandum of Understanding
A Volunteer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be completed before an individual begins provi...
Chair Evaluation & Continuity
Strong departments are built to last; regular evaluation of leadership performance and thoughtful...