And I freely admit there's no way I'm putting my name on this!

(1) The push for this new position did not come from the College. It came from the Dome.
(2) People who were recommended by individual departments to serve on the search committee were never contacted nor invited to attend any meetings.
(3) There is an internal candidate (a former chair of one of the departments) who has not committed to the position but is in negotiations for a higher salary

Is this a replacement position or will additional power be added to the CoEP dean's office?

The specific function of the new associate dean must have been announced if departments recommended names for a search committee. Without that information it wouldn't have been possible to put forth names on an informed basis. So just what role will this new person play in the overall college organization?

From the USM website ad for the position:

Job Description:

Provides support to the Dean for administrative oversight of the College, specifically related to the Education component of the College of Education and Psychology. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and is responsible for assisting the Dean in leading the college as it grows and evolves to meet the educational needs of south Mississippi and the region. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the faculty to ensure the values of teaching, learning, scholarship, creative activity, service, and economic development are realized in the college’s programs and operations within physical and fiscal constraints. The Associate Dean is a member of the College Administrative (Chairs) Council and assists the Dean in supervising the department chairs and a support staff.

Must hold tenure prior to the 2005-2006 academic year.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Helps lead the faculty, staff, and students of the college in implementing the mission and vision of the college commensurate with the mission and vision of the University.

Represents the college at the University level and coordinates effectively with other divisions of the University in the absence of the Dean.

Assists in the development of external relationships for support of the college's teaching, scholarship, and future development through partnerships, donations, and grants.

Assists the Dean in developing programs to foster relationships with business, civic and educational communities.

Participates in the college's strategic planning, including curriculum, teaching and learning, scholarship, professional development and economic development upon request of the Dean.

Ensures that academic programs are current, relevant, and rigorous.

Assists the Dean in managing the college's day-to-day operations, including participation in the college's shared governance process, assignment of duties, allocation and oversight of budget, staffing, and facilities within the college.

Supports and assists the Dean in overseeing, consulting, and participating in recruiting and evaluating faculty and staff for purposes of retention, tenure, and merit salary increases.

In addition to the above stated duties, the Associate Dean will be expected to teach one course per semester (fall and spring).

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (Ph.D or EdD) or equivalent; or more than 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. University and/or other educational administrative experience required. Must be a tenured faculty member.

My prediction = Carolyn Reeves Kazelskis.  I have no insider knowledge, but this move would not surprise me (and don't kid yourselves, she's been making one of the top salaries for years and years. She's close to retirement, so this would be soylent green icing on the bastardized cake).

When Peggy Smith retired, ELR lost their stellar tenured, ten years plus faculty member. The only person I can see filling the bill out of ELR would be ----------

Richard Kazelskis, full professor and author of an infamous HA letter.

Mitch does a great job as far as I can tell. I think he'll keep the Psychology end in great shape. Is Pierce's background in Adult Ed?

HEST,

We're thinking alike.

Coming out of retirement?

Jim Siders? Bobby Moore? Jim Whorton? Mark Richmond (eegads)? Gloria Slick? Peggy Smith? Art Southerland? Betty Kersh (now that would be fun!!)????

Is there a formal search committee and is a legitimate search being conducted? Was the winner selected before the search?

 

Well, I'm going back to that "or" thing in the job announcement. If someone is "coming out" of retirement and is a DT "associate", I am perplexed. However, from my limited knowledge - if someone is an ass(kisser)ociate of DT, the pucker is tainted.

 

Emma wrote:

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 if someone is an ass(kisser)ociate of DT, the pucker is tainted.  

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Well, that's an image I'm going to remember for a while!  Thanks for a chuckle! 

Wanda Maulding??????? Didn't she step down as chair of ELR because she couldn't stand the stress?

I'd like to get the tar and feathers now. Between this event, if it's true, and the stories running around about Grimes and some Executive Master's of Public Health program that bypassed approval by Grad Council, I think we really are about to see the next stupid things. Or, is Grimes the Tefelon Don?

You've got to be kidding! wrote:
...stories running around about Grimes and some Executive Master's of Public Health program that bypassed approval by Grad Council, I think we really are about to see the next stupid things. Or, is Grimes the Tefelon Don?

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If he goes up in flames, remember that teflon fumes are toxic.