Due Dates And Suggested Activities

• Send correspondence to faculty to provide information about scheduled department activities
• Encourage all new faculty to participate in New Faculty Orientation programs, including adjuncts, lecturers, clinical faculty, research faculty, tenure-track faculty, and so on.
• Schedule a retreat or extended meeting to discuss department operating procedures, committee structures, and priorities
• Schedule a social activity after classes begin for faculty, staff and students
• Review department budget and set up monitoring systems
• Check registration totals to make enrollment decisions
• Get in the habit of reading the HRS Review online newsletter that provides information about hiring, fee waiver deadlines, medical insurance open enrollment periods, and other pertinent procedures and deadlines

• Develop a regular department meeting schedule and seek input for agenda items
• Plan for use of travel funds for the fiscal year
• Meet with new faculty individually to set expectations and begin preparing for progress toward tenure
• Ensure that student clubs have a faculty advisor who will provide active guidance and assistance
• Review Affirmative Action procedures for recruiting and hiring new faculty and staff
• Begin the Notice of Intent process if your department is anticipating any program or course changes (this includes creating a new degree). Communicate with College/School curriculum committee if changes will be forthcoming.
• If applicable, discuss feedback and next steps based on PAR results and analysis

• Meet with all faculty periodically to share information, answer questions, troubleshoot issues, etc.
• Monitor local and grant accounts in addition to monthly budget expenditures
• Ensure that advisor assignment procedures are in place and that advisors know who their advisees are and advisees know who their advisors are
• Familiarize yourself with the University and College strategic plans and discuss with your faculty and staff how your department is in alignment with both
• Start hiring adjunct faculty for spring semester
• Encourage faculty to sponsor undergraduate students’ research projects for the Undergraduate Research Showcase usually held in April.. Abstract applications are usually due in February for participation in the Showcase.

• Assign faculty to march in Winter Commencement
• Ensure that procedures are in place to conduct student evaluations of courses
• Monitor enrollment trends for spring semester and make adjustments as needed
• Submit nominations of faculty for Provost’s Excellence in Advising Award to Advising and Academic Enhancement
• Invite faculty and students to participate in Boise State University’s Legislative Day at the Statehouse in January

Prepare end-of-semester reminders to faculty and staff regarding the exam policy for the last week of classes (i.e. “dead week”), grade posting, etc.

• PAR: Depts./programs gather and evaluate evidence of student learning; discuss findings/observations; participate in CTL workshops; seek consultations (as needed); write reports.
• Check registration totals to make enrollment decisions.
• Send list of new adjuncts to CTL for inclusion in New Adjunct Orientation.
• Conduct elections for mid-year committee vacancies.
• Plan and conduct a department meeting prior to the start of classes.
• Conduct mid-year review of budget to ensure operating funds for the rest of the year.
• Contact Extended Studies if department is considering idea of developing a new online degree. Process can take 4-5 semesters to move through design and approval activities.
• Begin performance evaluations for adjunct faculty. See resources here.

• Run Validation Report to verify approved Fall semester course fees.
• Invite students to meet with academic advisors prior to summer and fall class registration
• Schedule information sessions for sophomores and juniors considering graduate school

• Assign faculty to march in Spring Commencement
• CEC spreadsheets are typically due to the dean between March 1 and May 31

• Monitor enrollment trends for summer and fall semester and make adjustments as needed
• Ensure that procedures are in place to conduct student evaluations of courses
• Encourage faculty to participate in orientation programs for new students and families
• Finish PAR, if applicable

• Let CTL know who your new adjuncts are
• Plan summer staffing for administrative assistance, advising, and managing department tasks
• Notify students if department hours of service will be limited
• Remind faculty to provide contact information for the summer
• Take a break!
• Catch up, plan ahead, re-engage in scholarly activities, etc.