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The University of Memphis Evaluations by FacultyIndividual Dean ReportsHerff College of EngineeringMarch 2022Driven by Doing.
IntroductionThree parallel instruments were developed, modified and approved by the FacultySenate to collect current faculty perceptions of the President, Provost, and Deans. The surveyswere administered online January 31 through February 15, 2022 by the Center for Research inEducational Policy (CREP) using the Qualtrics XM survey platform. Data are securely stored andaccessible only by CREP associates.Instruments: Each survey consists of 26 items that are scored using Likert-type ratings [strongdisagreement (1), to strong agreement (5), to no evidence on which to base an opinion (0)].Instruments were based on the following seven constructs, or dimensions of leadership inhigher education derived from current literature: Vision and Goal Setting: Development of goals and strategies to move the unit forwardLeadership: Creation, management and support of a cohesive, effective unitResponsiveness: Listening and responding to constituents’ opinions, needs and concernsCommunication: Ongoing and clear communication within the unit and with the greatercommunityManagement: Responsible and efficient use of fiscal and other resourcesEquity: Fair treatment in the application of policies and proceduresTrustworthiness: Reliability and dependabilityFollowing the 26 survey items, additional items solicit demographic information includingcurrent position (full professor, associate professor, assistant professor, clinical professor, oradjunct professor); faculty status (tenured, tenure-track, or non-tenure-track); time at theUniversity of Memphis, and gender. Space was also provided for additional comments.Reporting: The Dean data are first reported by survey item percentages, dimension means,and responses to open-ended comments in an overall summary report. Dimension mean scoresrange from 1 to 5 with higher scores being more positive and lower scores indicating areas ofconcern. No evidence on which to base opinion was excluded from the mean score analysis.If the college had an interim Dean the faculty from that college did not answer the multiplechoice questions. Instead, the participant was redirected to a few open-ended questions aboutthe current status and potential of their college.Dean (Report by College)2
ParticipantsThe number of survey participants are reported below by college. Deans of individualcolleges/schools can estimate their response rates based on the number of current faculty in theirunits.Please indicate your College, School, or Unit.%CountCecil C. Humphreys School of Law11%19College of Arts and Sciences19%33College of Communication and Fine Arts14%23College of Education5%9College of Health Sciences24%40College of Professional and Liberal Studies2%3Fogelman College of Business and Economics5%9Graduate School0%0Helen Hardin Honors College0%0Herff College of Engineering6%11Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management (KWS)6%10Lambuth Campus1%1Loewenberg College of Nursing5%8School of Communication Sciences and Disorders1%2School of Public Health1%1University Libraries1%1Total100%170Dean (Report by College)3
Dimension SummaryHerff College of EngineeringMeans were calculated using a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Noevidence in which to base my opinion, a value of 0, was excluded from the mean analysis.Dimension mean scores range from 1 to 5 with higher scores being more positive and lowerscores indicating areas of concern. If the number of responses does not equal the total amountof participants, it is either because the participant skipped the question or chose No evidenceon which to base my opinion.Overall Dimension Summary# Dimension1 Vision and Goal Setting2 Leadership3 Responsiveness4 Communication5 Management6 Equity7 3OVERALLVision and Goal Setting Dimension# Vision and Goal Setting ItemsArticulates a clear and compelling vision1for the College.2 Sets appropriate goals for the College.MeanNumber of Responses2.64112.90103 Clearly identifies College priorities.2.82114 Involves faculty in planning for the future.2.2711Overall Dimension Mean2.73Leadership Dimension# Leadership Items5 Acts decisively on important issues.Organizes and administers in a mannerwhich inspires confidence.Works with Chairs to create, manage, and7support a cohesive, effective leadership6MeanNumber of Responses2.80102.45112.229Dean (Report by College)4
team.8Makes thoughtful, high quality decisionsbased on available data.Overall Dimension Mean2.60102.47Responsiveness Dimension# Responsiveness ItemsMeanNumber of Responses9 Is accessible to faculty.2.36112.36112.6411Listens and responds to ideas fromfaculty.Listens and responds to faculty concerns11and needs.Overall Dimension Mean102.45Communication Dimension# Communication ItemsMeanNumber of Responses12 Is an effective speaker.2.73112.18112.90102.3611Maintains ongoing and clear dialoguewith faculty.Fosters effective College/community14partnerships.1315 Is transparent.Overall Dimension MeanManagement Dimension# Management ItemsIs an effective manager of fiscal16resources.Is an effective manager of human17resources.18 Makes effective programmatic decisions.Delegates responsibility and authority19appropriately.Generates a spirit of cooperation and20teamwork in the College.Overall Dimension Mean2.63MeanNumber of Responses2.90102.45112.82112.82112.64112.80Dean (Report by College)5
Equity Dimension# Equity ItemsEnsures that policies and procedures are21administered equitably.Inspires confidence that tenure and22promotion decisions are based on policy.Is committed to a diverse academic23 community in which individualdifferences are respected.Overall Dimension MeanTrustworthiness Dimension# Trustworthiness Items24 Exhibits integrity.25 Follows through on commitments.Creates an atmosphere of trust among26College faculty.Overall Dimension MeanMeanNumber of Responses3.00102.8992.91113.00Mean3.30Number of Responses103.20102.45113.03Dean (Report by College)6
Optional DemographicsHerff College of EngineeringPlease indicate your CURRENT position:Full ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorClinical ProfessorAdjunct ProfessorNumber of Responses45%36%9%0%9%11Please indicate your faculty status:TenuredTenure-TrackNon-Tenure-TrackNumber of Responses82%9%9%11How long have you been at the University of Memphis?Less than 2 years0%2-5 years18%6-10 years9%More than 10 years73%Number of Responses11What is your gender?ManWomanTransgender ManTransgender WomanPrefer not to answerNone of the above. Please specify.Number of Responses64%18%0%0%18%0%11Dean (Report by College)7
Please indicate your College, School, or Unit. % Count Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 11% 19 College of Arts and Sciences 19% 33 College of Communication and Fine Arts 14% 23 College of Education 5% 9 College of Health Sciences 24% 40 College of Professional and Liberal Studies 2% 3 Fogelman College of Business and Economics 5% 9
