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
(Hiring Managers - Knowledge Base) Onboarding Human Resources Initiates Onboarding Process: ...
Faculty Handbook
II.F. Continuing Performance Evaluation (pg. 36) “Faculty, department chairs and deans are subj...
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
The following trainings are required for all employees and should be completed within 30 days of ...
Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
Purpose of a PIP A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured, time‑bound tool used t...
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
A-State of Success Student Success Initiative: Academic Advising AY24-25 Fostering Student...
Faculty Handbook
II.C. Student Evaluation of Faculty (Pg. 35) “Student evaluation of faculty is conducted as a p...
Student Handbook
Academic Misconduct (pp. 15–16) “Arkansas State University promotes academic integrity and prof...
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) “Ac...
Undergraduate Bulletin
Undergraduate Bulletins | A-State Knowledge Base
Graduate Bulletin
To find all bulletins, see this page: Graduate Bulletins | A-State Knowledge Base. You can also f...
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) “Salary inequity is defined as differences in salaries ...
Human Resources – Training and Development Resources
Access these trainings through the Employee Learn Center in my.AState. Contact Cathy Naylor (8079...
Research and Technology Transfer & Sponsored Programs Accounting
RTT SOP – For Researchers Interacting with RTT (Pre-Award) NOTE: RTT needs proposal documents ...
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) “Teaching load of the faculty is normally twelve hours per se...
Human Resources & Payroll – EPAF
Payroll Services Website | EPAF (Electronic Personnel Action Forms) EPAF (Electronic Personnel A...
A-State Operating Procedures
(Finance – Procedures) — campus-wide operating procedures relevant to all departments. If present...
Chair Evaluation & Continuity
Strong departments are built to last; regular evaluation of leadership performance and thoughtful...