111.5 Associate Academic Dean

111.5 Associate Academic Dean

A. Background

Since 1965, the year in which the first Associate Dean was appointed, the chief academic officer has been assisted by the Associate Academic Dean.

B. Policy

The Associate Academic Dean is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, to whom the Associate Academic Dean is responsible.

C. Guidelines

1. The Associate Academic Dean normally teaches one or two courses per year.

2. The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Academic Dean include the following:

a. Oversee the planning and implementation of the "student" module of the Colleague integrated administrative software system;

b. Assist the Dean and the Associate Dean and University Registrar in monitoring and adjusting course offerings for upperclassmen. Assist the Associate Dean and University Registrar in planning and implementing improvements in registration procedures;

c. Coordinate academic probation regulations. Notify students of probation status, including academic suspension and dismissal;

d. Administer the adjudication process of alleged cases of academic dishonesty;

e. Supervise procedures for recording students' declaration of majors and change of academic advisors;

f. Serve as administrative liaison to Furman's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa;

g. Supervise and coordinate procedures for student evaluation of instruction;

h. Supervise distribution of faculty correspondence associated with monthly faculty meetings;

i. Supervise the Assistant Academic Dean, the Director of Academic Assistance, the Assistant Academic Dean for Undergraduate Research and Internships, and office support staff; and

j. Assist the Dean in budget planning, planning for grants and facilities, and other tasks as needed.

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