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Responsibilities
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Approving Authority:
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
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Date of Approval:
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March 2000
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Last Amended:
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March 2003
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Contact Officer:
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
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In consultation with and with support from the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive and the Faculty, and consistent with the mission, strategic directions and policies and procedures of the University, the Dean should:
Planning and Leadership
- determine the Faculty's strategic direction
- manage the Faculty and co-ordinate the activities of its Schools to achieve the Faculty's strategic direction
- ensure the Faculty is appropriately marketed and represented to key individuals and groups
- contribute as appropriate to University activities and participate on committees
- ensure a fair, safe and harassment free work and study environment in accordance with UNSW policies and state and federal legislative requirements
Academic
- promote excellence in teaching and research
- plan course offerings
- conduct regular reviews of the Faculty and its Schools, including examination of integrating mechanisms with other Faculties and Schools
- ensure that the education and learning of all students is maximised
Financial
- plan and manage the Faculty's financial resources efficiently and in accordance with University policies, relevant legislation and the strategic direction of the Faculty
- maximise opportunities for and success in raising funds from appropriate sources outside the University
- collaborate wherever possible with other Faculties to ensure efficient use of University resources
Personnel
- ensure that adequate resources are allocated to implement the OH&S program of the faculty and to address the OH&S risks to staff students and visitors
- maintain plans for the staffing needs of the Faculty
- ensure administrative efficiency and effectiveness and compliance with University policies and relevant legislation, including industrial, OH&S and EEO
- ensure reviews of performance and assessment of developmental needs of staff in the Faculty are undertaken in accordance with University policy
- ensure timely and effective communication with staff and students
- encourage maximum staff participation in the activities of the Faculty
- ensure the support, counselling and mentoring of staff as appropriate
Physical Resources
- ensure the physical resources of the Faculty are utilised effectively and efficiently, and mechanisms for promoting integration with other Faculties are exploited to the maximum benefit of the Faculty and the University
- ensure that the Faculty has plans for regular maintenance and upgrading of equipment and physical facilities
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