department chair

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1. The director or chair of a department (including departmental-level programs) is responsible to the dean of a school or college for the educational and administrative affairs of the department. In administrative matters, the director or chair:

A. Is the representative, through the dean, of the President and also of the department faculty, and

B. Is responsible for observance of the policies of the University by the department.

2. The director or chair shall preside at the meetings of the department.

3. In accord with established procedures, . . . the director or chair:

A. Prepares and transmits to the dean the recommendations of the department, and any separate recommendations, upon matters of personnel and budget;

B. Evaluates the educational activities of the department, formulates plans for its future development, and transmits these evaluations and plans to the dean for appropriate action; and

C. Keeps the dean informed of all departmental matters of concern to the college or school.

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Univ. of Washington Executive Order No. I (May 31, 1956; Feb. 21, 1978)

February 27, 2017