DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CANDIDATE EVALUATION
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________________
Please evaluate the candidate, keeping in mind the qualifications and responsibilities of the position (shown on
reverse of this sheet). If you wish to make additional comments, you may attach a separate sheet. Please send or
deliver your evaluation to: Jennifer Love, Office of the Provost, Scholes Hall, Room 240 or Fax to 277-8275;
you may also send your evaluation by e-mail to jenlov22@unm.edu.
In order for your evaluation to be considered, it must be received by Monday, December 20, 2010.
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Please list the apparent strengths of this candidate:
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Please list the apparent weaknesses of this candidate:
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Please describe your overall reaction to this candidate:
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In what setting(s) did you see this candidate (mark all that apply): Open Forum _____
Small Group Meeting _____ Large Group Meeting _____ Other (please specify) __________
Please indicate whether you are: Student _____ Faculty _____ Staff _____Alumnus ______
Executive Cabinet Member _____Search Committee Member _____Community Member ______
Dean ______ Other (Please specify) __________
Your Name (Optional): ____________________________________________________________
We appreciate your participation in this process and thank you for sharing your views of the candidates .
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
The Dean, who reports directly to the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, provides academic
and administrative leadership to the SOE. As the primary academic and administrative officer of the faculty of the
School of Engineering, the Dean will assume a central leadership role in continuing development of the SOE’s
disciplines toward national eminence with a solid commitment to research and teaching. The Dean is responsible
for improving and promoting the SOE in areas of instruction, research, fiscal management, development and
personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Earned Ph.D. in Engineering or Computer Science, or a doctoral degree in a related discipline
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Record of accomplishment or credentials that would merit appointment at the rank of tenured full professor
in an academic department of the School of Engineering at the University
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Three years of management and administrative experience at the level of department head, chair, research
director, center director, dean, or the equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to articulate a vision for the future of engineering education and research, including concepts to
enhance the reputation and stature of the School of Engineering
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Demonstrated excellence and recognition of research and scholarly achievement at national and
international levels
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Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
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Demonstrated commitment to the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff and student body to
facilitate cultural diversity and equal opportunity
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Demonstrated ability to acquire or facilitate financial support for education and research activities including
fundraising, working with advisory groups, and cultivating major gifts prospects
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Demonstrated understanding of the role and operation of a doctoral granting national research university
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Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities including fiscal and resource management, excellent
communication skills, and promotion of research and training activities
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Evidence of work or collaboration with industry or private sector institutions
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with University administration and State leadership
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Understanding of the roles of the diverse stakeholders within the University