Polices Administrator Review Procedures
Administrator Review Process
Bi-Annual Performance Review
Annual reviews for vice provosts and deans (presently located on the WSU Pullman campus) are conducted on a bi-annual basis. For those undergoing the performance review process, each individual is asked to submit a self-assessment documenting the following for their respective college or unit:
- College/Unit Accomplishments (from the previous academic year)
- College-level/Unit-level Goals (for the upcoming academic year)
- Personal Accomplishments and Goals (from the previous academic year and for the upcoming academic year)
The Provost’s Office is resolute in leadership’s use of key performance metrics at each level of our institution (department, college, etc.). This is consistent with the WSU System’s commitment to data-informed decision making, as articulated in the System Strategic Plan. As such, the Provost’s Office distributes updated summary reports of key metrics for colleges over the past five years to deans who are completing their performance review process. The summary includes data such as undergraduate FTE, majors, graduate student numbers, extramural funding, faculty FTE, and expenditures.
In addition to the self-assessment referenced above, a 360-degree evaluation is performed and incorporated into the performance review. The 360-degree survey is released to all faculty and staff within the respective college/unit and university administration (vice provosts, chancellors, deans, and VCAAs). For the vice provost’s 360-degree evaluations, associate deans, chairs, and directors are also included in the distribution.
Of importance, deans (presently located on the WSU Pullman campus) are required to conduct annual 360-degree surveys for associate deans, chairs, and directors. Survey creation and dissemination is the responsibility of the respective college. The 360-degree evaluation is incorporated into the performance review.
For a representative example of the memorandum regarding performance evaluations for deans, please click here.
Five-Year Administrative Review
Vice provosts and deans (presently located on the WSU Pullman campus) are reviewed during every fifth year of service. Five-year administrative reviews have the following objectives:
- To develop a meaningful basis for the decision to continue the appointment of the dean or vice provost;
- To enhance administrative performance of the dean or central administrator;
- To increase professional development for the dean or central administrator; and,
- To improve accountability of the dean or central administrator to appropriate constituencies.
For those undergoing the five-year administrative review process, each individual is asked to submit a self-assessment documenting the following for their respective college or unit:
- The area’s mission and broad goals, including its relation to the university as a whole and with comment on any recent or planned changes;
- The area’s programs, especially significant changes made during the review period;
- The area’s organizational and governance structure;
- The role of the administrator as seen by them;
- Accomplishments and the administrator’s role in them; and
- The outlook for the future, including aspirations for the area and obstacles confronting it.
In addition to the self-assessment referenced above, a comprehensive 360-degree evaluation is performed and incorporated into the five-year administrative review. The 360-degree survey is released to all faculty, staff, students (graduate, professional, and undergraduate as appropriate) within the respective college/unit and university administration (vice provosts, chancellors, deans, and VCAAs). If the college or unit has engaged external stakeholders, they are also included in the distribution.
For a copy of the current guidelines pertaining to five-year administrative and periodic reviews, please click here.
Five-Year Administrative Review Timeline
| Dean/Administrator Name | College/Unit | Initial Appointment Date | Anticipated Review Initiation | Last Review Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Starratt | Libraries | 12/01/2007 | Fall 2028 | Undergoing Review Now - Spring 2024 |
| Grant Norton | Honors College | 05/16/2013 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2019 |
| Dori Borjesson | College of Veterinary Medicine | 07/20/2020 | Spring 2025 | N/A |
| Saichi Oba | Enrollment Management | 12/14/2020 | Spring 2025 | N/A |
| Todd Butler | College of Arts and Sciences | 03/15/2021 | Fall 2025 | N/A |
| Tammy Barry | Graduate and Professional Education | 01/01/2022 | Fall 2026 | N/A |
| Wendy Powers | College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences | 08/15/2022 | Spring 2027 | N/A |
| Bruce Pinkleton | Murrow College of Communication | 03/15/2018 | Fall 2027 | Spring 2023 |
| Douglas Call | Faculty Affairs | 01/01/2024 | Spring 2029 | N/A |
| Forthcoming (After appointment of a permanent dean) | College of Education | |||
| Forthcoming (After appointment of a permanent dean) | Carson College of Business | |||
| Forthcoming (After appointment of a permanent dean) | Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture |
*Five-year administrative reviews are not conducted for faculty holding an interim position. Those faculty will be evaluated during bi-annual performance reviews.
Administrator and Faculty Kudos
Our talented administrators and faculty work tirelessly to support Washington State University and our land-grant mission. Their contributions affect individual lives and impact change at WSU, around our country, and around the world. You are welcome to send a brief statement regarding an individual’s contribution to the Provost’s Office and we will send a card to express our gratitude for their significant contributions. Thank you in advance for helping us recognize and thank our colleagues!