Criteria for Selection of the Presidential
Award for Outstanding Department Head
The selection committee will evaluate nominations
on the evidence of qualities that distinguish the nominee as an
outstanding department head. Such evidence may include, but is not
limited to:
- Role and Scope of the Department.
- Brief overview of the nominee's responsibilities.
- Accomplishments and Governance as a Departments
Head.
- Displays leadership qualities, e.g., is proactive
and positive, fair and equitable, has a caring attitude, is
able to make difficult decisions, is able to delegate when appropriate,
and fosters an inclusive approach to accomplishing tasks, and
manages conflict effectively.
- Fosters a departmental environment that is positive
atmosphere for achievement.
- Displays vision for the department, and integrates
departmental strategic planning and thinking with mission and
goals of the university.
- Empowers the department, faculty, and staff.
- Is innovative with regard to new programs, infrastructure,
facilities, and organization.
- Shows achievements in areas such as recruitment
of outstanding faculty and students.
- Promotes professional development for all department
personnel.
- Participates in professional development opportunities
both within and outside the university.
- Promotes diversity and understanding of difference
among faculty, staff, and students.
- Service/Cooperation with other Units in the College
and University.
- Places emphasis on collaboration within and among
departments.
- Is an active citizen of both the college
and university.
- Service to External, Clientele, Professional Societies, and
to the Community.
Nomination Packet
The nomination packet should contain the following
items:
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Recommendation letter from the Dean.
- Up to three letters of support: These can be from
faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, classified
staff, or others who work extensively with the nominee, but need
not come from all these groups.
- Paragraph from nominee on his/her philosophy on
leadership and management of a department.