Professional Standards/Expectations of Administrators
Strategic Planning to Articulate the College of Business Vision and Mission
As a College of Business administrator, I will
- Provide leadership in goal setting and plan implementation.
- Set and clarify goals and objectives with the faculty and staff.
- Translate goals and objectives into action plans.
- Encourage free inquiry, mutual respect, and
recognition of achievement in the college community.
- Make all administration policies, rules,
regulations, and guidelines open and
available for all faculty, students, and staff.
- Provide all constituents with a reasonable opportunity to respond to any administrative policies and decisions
without reprisal.
Support and Facilitation of the Professional Activities of Students, Staff, and Faculty in Pursuing the COB Mission
As a College of Business administrator, I will
- Maintain a student-centered learning
environment.
- Strive to ensure the availability of resources
required to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Enhance administrative efficiency.
- Encourage outstanding teaching, research,
and other professional activities.
- Promote student excellence in scholarship
and extracurricular activities.
- Enlist the support of university
administrators, alumni, corporate friends,
legislators, and other groups.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for student learning and faculty research.
- Exercise fair and objective evaluation in all
promotional and disciplinary decisions for
all faculty, students, and staff.
- Take necessary and appropriate action to
ensure constituents’ safety and well-being
in and around the college community.
- Act as an advocate for faculty, staff, and
students of the College of Business.
- Be accessible, keep appointments, and be
on time in all professional settings.
- Practice fiscal responsibility to ensure that
all expenditures fall within budget and that
due process and fair bidding practices are
observed.
- Safeguard any confidential information.
Professional Values and Integrity
As a College of Business administrator, I will
- Conduct myself ethically, honestly, and with integrity in all situations.
- Treat faculty, staff, and students fairly and
impartially.
- Dress appropriately, avoiding clothing that
is revealing, provocative, or includes
offensive language or visuals. (Refer to
www.symsdress.com for information
regarding appropriate dress in various
professional settings.)
- Make every effort to prevent discrimination
and harassment.
- Behave and speak professionally,
respectfully, and courteously at all times.
- Report any conflict of interest in
conducting my job to the appropriate
authority.
- Use the college’s property, facilities,
supplies, and other resources in the most
effective and efficient manner.
- Make good use of time by engaging in
appropriate activities, and, when possible,
participating in worthwhile organizations
and activities on campus and in the
broader community.
