NUMBER:   ACAF 1.27

SECTION:  Academic Affairs    



SUBJECT:  Internal Appointments of Associate and Assistant Deans  

                            

DATE:     February 1, 1995



LATEST REVISION:  January 17, 2001

                     

Policy for:     Columbia and Regional Campuses

Procedure for:  Columbia and Regional Campuses

Authorized by:  Jerome D. Odom

Issued by:      Provost's Office



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 I.  Policy



In cases when academic administrative positions within a

department, school or college are to be filled internally without

any net additions, the University has established the following

procedures.  





II.  Procedure



A.  The dean shall notify in writing all members of the unit and

instruct them how to apply or make a nomination.  



B.  The notification shall list specific qualifications which are

reasonable and limited to those necessary for the job.  



C.  The dean shall consider only applicants with the necessary

qualifications.  At least two persons shall be considered unless

only one has the necessary qualifications.  



D.  Before making the appointment, the dean or other appointing

officer shall clear procedures with the System Affirmative Action

Officer and shall clear the recommended appointment with the

Office of the Provost.



E. Appointment term:  institute directors, academic program directors, 

department chairs, division heads, assistant deans, and associate 

deans will normally be appointed on either a nine-month or an 

eleven-month annual basis.  Exceptions must be specifically granted 

by the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. All 

individuals in administrative positions serve as administrators at the 

pleasure of the appointing authority.







III.	Reason for Latest Revision



The latest revision clarifies the term of appointment for certain 

administrative positions.

  

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