Introduction (Lisa)
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Contacts
Contact the Chair of Chairs (As of 2.23 this is Lisa Haddad). The Chair of Chairs can get you set up with:
- A Chair mentor.
- Get on the chair mailing lists. There is a listserv for department chairs where you can ask questions of other chairs and get information.
- Seek your actual job description.
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Important Dates
- You review of Tenure & Promotion candidates is due October 15th.
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Systems Requests
You're going to need Chair-level/approver access to a number of online systems to do your job as Chair.
- eBucs (to make purhases) Request Access.
- TRS (to approve timesheets for your direct reports)
- Banner Finance (to view your budget) Request Access.
- ProTenure (to upload your T&P recommendations) How do you request this?
- FTCS (to update your faculty's qualifications to teach specific classes for accreditation) How do you request this?
- eJobs/Contract (to hire faculty and adjuncts) Request Access, or call 423.439.4457.
- Watermark (for faculty reviews)
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People to Know
These people are your partners in running your department:
- College Budget/Business person. (your go-to person on budget questions and mechanics)
- HR Business Partner (your go-to for personnel questions and issues)
- ITS Help Desk (your go-to or technical support by email or (423) 439-4648)
- Dean of Students (your go-to person for serious student issues). As of 2.23, Dr. Michelle Byrd.
- Academic Technology Support (ATS)
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Emergencies
You will likely be the point person for emergencies:
- Police Department. 911, or (423)-439-4480 for non-emergencies.
- Care Reports. When you have non-academic concerns about the well-being of a student. More Information.