AUB Institutional Self Study - Academic Heads Survey

   
   

The Academic Heads Survey is made up of 7 sections.

Section  
I.    Mission of the University  
II.  Planning, Resources, and Institutional Renewal  
III.  Integrity  
IV.  Faculty Roles and Policies  
V.   Educational Offerings  
VI.  Learning Outcome Assessment  
VII. Background Information  
 

I. Mission of the University

    
AUB's Mission Statement

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning in Lebanon founded primarily to serve the peoples of the region. Its mission is to promote excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to provide quality service to society. Basing its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American model of higher education, the University believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. It aims to graduate individuals committed to scholarship, critical thinking, life-long learning, civic responsibility, personal integrity, and leadership.

Rate your agreement with the following statements - Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly Agree / Don't Know
     
1 I am aware of AUB mission statement.  
2 The mission statement is clear and transparent in language and content.  
3 The mission statement reflects the ideals and values upon which the University was founded.  
4 The mission statement is realistic and achievable.  
5 The mission statement is shared with and  properly communicated to AUB community.  
6 The mission statement reflects AUB's role in the region.  
7 AUB has been successful in achieving it.  
8 I participated in the development of the mission statement.  
 
II. Planning, Resources, and Institutional Renewal  
    
Rate your agreement with the following statements - Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly Agree / Don't Know
     
9 I am aware of campus-wide goals and objectives.  
10 I am aware of goals and objectives in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources etc.).  
11 I am aware of specific goals and objectives for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
12 Campus-wide goals and objectives are clear and well defined.  
13 Goals and objectives in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources etc.) are clear and well defined.  
14 Specific goals and objectives for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.) are clear and well defined.  
15 I am aware of the content of campus-wide strategic plan.  
16 I am aware of the content of strategic plan in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources, etc.).  
17 I am aware of the content of specific goals and objectives for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
18 I provided input (advice, data) into campus-wide strategic plan.  
19 I provided input (advice, data) into strategic plan in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources, etc.).  
20 I provided input (advice, data) into strategic plan for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
21 The process for developing campus-wide strategic plan is clear and well defined.  
22 The process for developing strategic plan in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources, etc.) is clear and well defined.  
23 The process for developing strategic plan for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.) is clear and well defined.  
24 I am aware of campus-wide operating plan (budget).  
25 I am aware of operating plan (budget) for my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources, etc.).  
26 I am aware of operating plan (budget) for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
27 I provided input (advice, data) into campus-wide operating plan (budget).  
28 I provided input (advice, data) into operating plan (budget) for my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources, etc.).  
29 I provided input (advice, data) into operating plan (budget) for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
30 Campus-wide plans (budgets) allocate resources that are adequate for the implementation of strategic initiatives.  
31 Plans (budgets) in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources etc.) allocate resources that are adequate for the implementation of strategic initiatives.  
32 Specific plans (budgets) for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.) allocate resources that are adequate for the implementation of strategic initiatives.  
33 I am aware of performance targets (outcome statements) pertaining to campus-wide plans (strategic and/or operating).  
34 I am aware of performance targets (outcome statements) pertaining to plans (strategic and/or operating) in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources etc.).  
35 I am aware of performance targets (outcome statements) pertaining to specific plans (strategic and/or operating) for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.).  
36 Progress towards achieving campus-wide targets (outcome) is regularly monitored.  
37 Progress towards achieving targets (outcome) in my faculty or division (A&S, Human Resources etc.) is regularly monitored.  
38 Progress towards achieving specific targets (outcome) for my department or unit (Geology, OIRA etc.) is regularly monitored.  
39 In my unit, human resources are properly utilized to support AUB's mission and goals.  
40 In my unit, facilities resources are properly utilized to support AUB's mission and goals.  
41 In my unit, financial resources are properly utilized to support AUB's mission and goals.  
42 In my unit, technological resources are properly utilized to support AUB's mission and goals.  
43 In my unit, equipment resources are properly utilized to support AUB's mission and goals.  
44 My unit has transparent procedures for allocating human resources.  
45 My unit has transparent procedures for allocating facilities resources.  
46 My unit has transparent procedures for allocating financial resources.  
47 My unit has transparent procedures for allocating technological resources.  
48 My unit has transparent procedures for allocating equipment resources.  
49 The effectiveness and efficiency of use of human resources is regularly reviewed in my unit.  
50 The effectiveness and efficiency of use of facilities resources is regularly reviewed in my unit.  
51 The effectiveness and efficiency of use of financial resources is regularly reviewed in my unit.  
52 The effectiveness and efficiency of use of technological resources is regularly reviewed in my unit.  
53 The effectiveness and efficiency of use of equipment resources is regularly reviewed in my unit.  
54 AUB is successful in raising funds (donations, grants for research, etc.).  
55 The fundraising revenues are properly allocated to achieve AUB's mission and goals.  
56 In my unit, budget allocation for human resources is guided by AUB's mission and goals.  
57 In my unit, budget allocation for facilities resources is guided by AUB's mission and goals.  
58 In my unit, budget allocation for financial resources is guided by AUB's mission and goals.  
59 In my unit, budget allocation for technological resources is guided by AUB's mission and goals.  
60 In my unit, budget allocation for equipment resources is guided by AUB's mission and goals.  
61 I have witnessed/contributed to efforts for cost reduction / increase in revenues in my unit during the last five years.  
62 I have witnessed/contributed to efforts for improving budget control in my unit during the last five years.  
 

III. Integrity

    
Rate your agreement with the following statements - Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly Agree / Don't Know
63 AUB policies and procedures are properly adhered to.  
64 AUB policies and procedures are clear and properly disseminated.  
65 AUB shows impartial practices in admissions.  
66 AUB shows impartial practices in recruitment.  
67 AUB shows impartial practices in promotion.  
68 AUB provides an environment conducive to teaching, learning, and research.  
69 AUB adequately promotes honesty and transparency in its conduct and communications.  
70 Student concerns (regarding fair academic assessment, student conduct, and alleged disciplinary violations) are addressed promptly, appropriately, and fairly..  
71 AUB effectively assures the academic and intellectual freedom of all its  constituencies.  
72 AUB adequately protects its members from harassment, inappropriate pressures and discrimination.  
73 I am aware of a system that allows me to report grievances.  
74 Grievances are dealt with efficiently.  
 

IV. Faculty Roles and Policies
 
 
Rate extent of applicability of following statements - Not at All / Little Extent / Some Extent / Great Extent / Don't Know

Promotion, re-appointment, performance evaluations, merit increase

75 Faculty members in your department are aware of the promotion policies introduced within the past 5 years  
76 Faculty members are notified in advance on changes in promotion criteria.  
77 The promotion procedure fosters transparency at AUB.  
78 The promotion review process is applied fairly across Faculties  
79 Promotion decisions are consistent across faculties  
80 Due process monitors have increased transparency in promotion decisions  
81 Due process monitors have increased fairness in promotion decisions  
82 Part-time faculty appointment criteria and procedures assure hiring of qualified teaching faculty  
83 The annual performance evaluation is discussed with individual faculty in my department  
     
Rate your agreement with the following statements - Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly Agree / Don't Know

Recruitment

84 The recruitment process of new faculty involves an interview and visit by candidate  
85 Faculty members in my department are aware of the recruitment policies and practices of my Faculty  
86 The hiring of new faculty members and the introduction of new lines are aligned with the Mission Statement and Goals of my Department  
87 Faculty members in my department play an active role in the recruitment plan and decision making in the department.  
88 Part-time faculty frequently participate in academic activities in my department  
89 The number of graduate assistants are adequate in my department  
90 Policies governing graduate assistants and graduate research assistants are clear and available in the department  
     
Work Load
91 The faculty advising load is properly accounted for  
92 Advising load is appropriately distributed  
93 Administrative support to advising is adequate (student guides, FAQs, updated online rules and evaluation tools.)  
94 Faculty teaching load distribution and course offerings are adequately discussed in my department.  
     
Support
95 Part-time faculty receive adequate academic orientation and mentorship when teaching in my department  
96 Part-time faculty receive adequate administrative support in my department  
97 Resources allocated to academic functions are comparable to allocated budgets for administration  
     
Faculty Involvement
98 Faculty members are sufficiently involved in developing academic, research and service programs and activities.
 

V. Educational Offerings

    
 
Not at All / Little Extent / Some Extent / Great Extent

Rate the extent the following library resources are available to your field

99 Books  
100 Journals  
101 Databases  
     

Rate the extent the following library resources are relevant to your field

102 Books  
103 Journals  
104 Databases  
     
What mechanisms do you use to ensure that revived or proposed new programs: (Rate extent each one is used)

a. respond to the needs of the market place

105  
106  
107  
108  
     

b. are congruent with the University’s mission

109  
110  
111  
112  
     

c. take into consideration university strategic plans and budgetary issues

113  
114  
115  
116