Departmental Chairs are among the most important leaders in the College of Liberal Arts and Temple University. They must juggle many tasks, all of them vital to the functioning of their departments and to the instructional mission of the University. They are managers, and they are also leaders, setting the agenda for faculty recruitment, for scholarship and teaching, for curricular and program development, and for graduate study in the College. Chairs have been entrusted by the Dean and by their departmental colleagues with the stewardship of their departments, and their effectiveness in this position will have a direct impact on the vitality of the College as a whole.

This page offers a catalogue of useful information and resources to help Chairpersons carry out their responsibilities. It provides contact information for Dean’s Office staff and University officers; it sets out the basic roles and responsibilities of the Chairs and provides detailed information on specific duties such as hiring of new faculty, contract renewal, tenure and promotion; and it offers information and links to College and University policies in a number of key areas relating to faculty and students.

Policies & Procedures

Please note that University policies are outlined at policies.temple.edu and that these University policies supersede any CLA policies outlined here.

• Temple University Policies & Procedures
• Employee Handbook & Guides
• Statement on Faculty Conduct (PDF)
• Tenure and Promotion Guidelines (PDF)
• Non Tenure Track Faculty Policies (DOC)

Scheduling

This page will offer you the resources and information you need when you are preparing the schedule for a new semester.

Assessment

Assessment is a key area for institutions of higher education. Accrediting bodies want to see that there is some thought and effort going into assessment projects, including the articulation of learning goals, ongoing programs of assessment, and explanations of how assessment results will be used to improve programs of study.

Committee on Instruction (COI)

The Committee on Instruction (COI) is responsible for the maintenance of academic standards and managing curriculum changes at the undergraduate level.