Chairs & Directors Handbook
Disclaimer: This handbook cannot and is not intended to address all circumstances related to the role of a chair or director. Its purpose is to provide a convenient reference to relevant policies and other resources commonly needed by chairs and directors. No provision of this handbook may be applied in contradiction of any policies of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, the University, or of any official documents. This handbook contains information in place as of the date of publication. This information is subject to change, modification, interpretation, and elimination at any time as a result of action by federal and/or state governments, by the Trustees of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, and by the University administration. Not all situations will be covered. Where policies do not apply or do not exist, the University retains its inherent right to create new policies and manage the University through its administration and Board of Trustees.
The information below has been compiled by chairs/directors for chairs/directors. The sections contain links to commonly-accessed websites and useful documents (including documents housed elsewhere on University websites). We hope that the information is helpful not only to new chairs/directors, but also to existing ones who may need the most up-to-date information at their fingertips.
We appreciate any feedback so that we can make this as useful as possible in the coming years. Send comments to either Craig Gatto or Jean Ann Dargatz.
Chairs/Directors Handbook: Table of Contents
Section 1: Chairs & Directors Council
Pictorial List of Deans and Chairs/Directors by College
About the Provost’s Office Staff
Section 2: University Calendars
Annual Tasks for Chairs/Directors
ASPT Calendar by Activity, 2022-2023
Graduate School Dates & Deadlines
Section 3: Useful Information
Job Description Policy 3.3.6: Chair/Director Responsibilities, Appointment, Compensation, & Evaluation
Research & Teaching Obligations
Working with the Office of General Counsel
Human Resource Contacts for NTT/TTF
Online Modules for New Faculty Orientation
Miscellaneous University Links
Academic Affairs Budget Information
Student Access and Accommodation Services (formerly Disability Concerns)
Educate • Connect • Elevate: ISU Strategic Plan
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
University Environmental Health & Safety
University Policy & Procedures
Valuable Contacts
Center for Teaching & Learning Contact Information
Finance & Planning Contact Information
Human Resource Contact Information
International Studies Contact Information
Planning Research & Policy Analysis (PRPA) Contact Information
Research & Sponsored Programs Contact Information
Research Ethics & Compliance Contact Information
Student Affairs Contact Information
University Advancement Contact Information
University Alumni Relations Contact Information
Section 4: Research & Graduate Studies
Research Ethics & Compliance Staff
Section 5: Personnel
General
Evaluation of Employees Appraisal Forms
Quick Reference Guide for Reporting Crimes & Other Safety Concerns
Faculty, Tenure Track
Suggested Language for Annual Evaluation
Overview of ASPT Committee Structure and Functions Handout
Overview of ASPT Policies Handout
Overview of Sabbatical Policy Handout
Substantive Changes to ASPT Policies to be effective January 1, 2017
Leave of Absence Policy 3.1.11
Leave of Absence Request PERS917
International Faculty Support Funds
Sample Offer Letter for TT Hires - FY24
Educational Diversity Enhancement Program Guidelines
Educational Diversity Enhancement Program Report Form
Suggested Best Practices for Faculty Search Committees
Tenure & Promotion Information
Faculty, Non-Tenure Track
Hiring Restriction Request Form
Human Resources: Evaluation Form (PERS 955)
Human Resources: How We Help, Non-Tenure Track
Human Resources: Non-Tenure Contract Extension
Human Resources: Non-Tenure Track New Hire
Human Resources: Non-Tenure Track Rehire
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union Contract
Staff
Human Resources: Recruitment, Administrative Professional
Human Resources: Managing Performance, Administrative Professional
Human Resources: Recruitment, Civil Service
Human Resources: Managing Performance, Civil Service
Students
Human Resources: Recruiting & Hiring Graduate Assistants
Human Resources: Managing Performance, Graduate Assistants
Human Resources: Recruiting & Hiring Student Employees
Human Resources: Managing Performance, Student Employees
Hiring Retirees
Human Resources: Rehiring Retirees/Affected Annuitants
Section 6: Assessment & Accreditation
Assessment Plan Review Process
Section 7: Awards
Administrative Professional Council Awards
Faculty & Staff Awards Listed on Provost's Website