University of the PACIFIC

4.2.10.d Associate Dean and Director for General Education

Approved by Provost

The Associate Dean and Director for General Education is appointed by the Dean of the College upon recommendation of a search committee consisting of members of the University General Education Committee and in consultation with the Provost.

The responsibilities of the Associate Dean and Director for General Education are as follows:

1. Leadership of the Pacific Seminar program and other aspects of general education. This includes revising curricular units, changing course readers, keeping abreast of national trends in general education, and initiating needed reforms in the University General Education program.
2. Development of budget plans and implementation of budget expenditures for the University General Education Program.
3. Work with unit coordinators and deans to assure equitable staffing from the various schools and colleges for the Pacific Seminars
4. Development and direction of workshops to stimulate good teaching in the University General Education Program and to provide professional development. Initiation of training sessions for new Pacific Seminar faculty.
5. Leadership for those faculty members charged with the responsibility for the Pacific Seminars, the Skills Requirements, and other components of general education in the coordination of the University General Education Program. Selection of Pacific Seminar Coordinators and assistance in arranging administrative support.
6. Report to the University General Education Committee and the Provost on matters of staffing, budget, assessment, and implementation of the University General Education Program.
7. Bringing matters of policy to the University General Education Committee for consideration.
8. Initiation and maintenance of periodic assessment of the University General Education Program.

The Associate Dean and Director for General Education reports to the Dean of the College.