Promote Efficient And Effective Administration Within The Department
This goal includes the allocation of human and financial resources to achieve the departmental goals and objectives.
Objective
Faculty Development
Faculty development funds will be used in a manner consistent with maintaining an Academically and Professionally Qualified faculty.
KPI
Faculty Development Resources
The Department will effectively spend faculty development funds in the amount of $15,750 for 2011-2012.
Result
Faculty Development Results
The Department had an earmarked amount of $15,750 for faculty development in 2011-12. Of this amount, $11,713 was spent on the development of nine individual faculty members. Activities included training for the Project Management Certification, SAP Business by Design training, and attendance at professional conference for new faculty.
Action
Departmental Development Resources
This is the first year funds were designated for faculty development. As Department Chair, I will promote the use of these funds for faculty development. This is in addition to the regular travel budget.
Objective
Human Resource Deployment
The human resources of the Department will be deployed in a manner that is efficent and effective in delivering classes for the College.
KPI
Deployment Of Human Resources
Class schedules will be developed with a goal of providing students with a variety of courses to allow them to build a schedule that matches their lifestyle and keep them on tract for a timely graduation. At the same time, the teaching schedules for individual faculty will ensure that they are left with blocks of time to engage in research and service.
Result
Deployment Results
Class schedules were developed with a goal of providing students with a variety of courses to allow them to build a schedule that matches their lifestyle and keep them on tract for a timely graduation. The faculty schedules were asigned so that they were left with blocks of time to engage in research and service.
Classes were scheduled on the main campus with commuters students in mind and in a manner to minimize class conflicts. Day classes were scheduled for the first time at The Woodlands Center as the traditional night classes. The online availability of classes was also expanded for the period.
Action
Course Offerings
The process of projecting course offerings will continue. Coordination with the Associate Director of Graduate Studies and Distance Learning will continue to insure the availability of appropriate classes for graduate students. Balancing course offerings and faculty schedules is demanding but will continue in an effort to make the most of our resources.
Goal
Promote The Development And Maintenance Of Quality Academic Programs
The Department of Management and Marketing supports the College's and University's goals of providing high quality academic programs to our students.
Objective
Program Review
Programs in the department will be reviewed on a regular basis.
KPI
The Review Of Programs
Review of academic programs will be scheduled and executed.
Result
Program Review Results
The Department reviewed the curricula of the Management and Marketing degree programs in 2011 and recommendations were made. Subsequently, the decision was made that all degree programs in the COBA would be reviewed beginning in Fall 2012 to include the aforementioned programs.
Action
Program Review Actions
Beginning in Fall 2012, the Department will begin a review of all degree programs in the department. Included in the review, will be an examination of best practices and input from stakeholders.
Goal
Recruit And Retain A High-quality Faculty
Support the recruitment and retention of a productive, high-quality faculty.
Objective
High-quality Faculty
The Department will seek the highest qualified faculty possible when filling vacant positions. Once hired, resources will be used to retain and develope these individuals.
KPI
Recruit And Selection
For tenure track faculty, the Department will seek individuals with classroom and industry experience, as well as the terminal degree. Non tenure track individual must have significant industry experience and the appropriate academic credentials. National searches will be conducted as necessary.
Result
Quality Faculty Results
The Department hired one new tenure track faculty to begin in fall 2012. The individual selected has the proper academic credentials and industry experience. A national search was conducted through the appropriate professional association to generate leads. A non tenure track faculty was also hired that possesed the proper academic credentials and industry experience. These individuals have been made aware of the financial resources available to support their perfessional development.
Action
Developing A High-Quality Faculty
All newly hired faculty are provided with financial support to attend professional conferences. As with all tenure track and non-tenure track faculty, they are evaluated annually and provided with feedback to aid in their development. This will continue.
Goal
Students Professional And Academic Success
Provide An Environment Supporting Students Professional And Academic Success
Objective
Support For Student Organizations And Projects
Provide financial support for student organizations and projects within the Department.
KPI
Student Support
The Department will provide financial support for student organizations in the form of fund and faculty sponsorship.
Result
Student Results
The Department provided financial support for two student organizations this year. The student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) sponsored a six state, regional conference which included some 180 students from 20 universities and participants from 20 corporations. Members of the Advertising club participated in a regional competition sponsored by the Advertising Federation. The Department also sponsors a student chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers.
Action
Student Actions
The organization of a student chapter of APICS-The Association for Operations Management is being planned for 2012-13. Funds will be available for the continued support of these organizations and new initiatives.
Action
Student Actions
The organization of a student chapter of APICS-The Association for Operations Management is being planned for 2012-13. Funds will be available for the continued support of these organizations and new initiatives.