---
Note type: Area
tags:
  - "#Area"
Area status: Active
Area type: Work
Priority: Medium
Related areas: 
Related projects: 
Related tasks:
  - "[[Review applications for assistant professor of sociology]]"
  - "[[Schedule first-round interviews]]"
  - "[[Check references for shortlisted candidates]]"
Related people:
  - "[[Valerie Nguyen]]"
  - "[[Mark Thompson]]"
Related resources:
  - "[[Faculty Search Committee Meeting - 27 Feb 2024]]"
  - "[[Sociology Faculty Search Candidate Evaluation Rubric]]"
Related references: 
Related zettels: 
Related MoCs: 
aliases: 
Title: Department affairs
Creation date: 2024-04-17
Last modified: 2024-04-17
---

## Fleeting notes

### 2024-01-20
Noticed some outdated info on department website when reviewing candidates. Follow up with admin staff and web team to update faculty profiles, research areas, and curriculum. Goal to complete before interview stage.

### 2024-02-15
Several colleagues mentioned challenges accessing shared files on department server. Consult with IT on permissions and potential cloud migration. Organize training on file management best practices to improve collaboration.

## General notes
Involvement in department affairs is important for shaping our collective work environment, supporting shared goals, and ensuring smooth operations. I contribute to department leadership and administration in the following ways:

Faculty recruitment and hiring:
- Serving on Sociology Faculty Search Committee
- Developing evaluation rubrics and equitable process
- Conducting interviews and reference checks
- Identifying finalists and itinerary planning for campus visits
- Coordinating with HR on onboarding and retention

Strategic planning and goal-setting:
- Participating in department retreats and visioning exercises
- Conducting SWOT analysis of curriculum, research, and community engagement
- Developing 3-year strategic plan with measurable objectives
- Creating implementation teams and timelines for key initiatives

Policy and handbook updates:
- Reviewing and revising department policies and procedures
- Updating bylaws and committee charges as needed
- Maintaining graduate and undergraduate program handbooks
- Ensuring alignment with college and university regulations
- Communicating changes to faculty, staff, and students

Events and programming:
- Planning department colloquia and research showcases
- Organizing student award ceremonies and graduation celebration
- Hosting visiting scholars and community partners
- Coordinating alumni panels and networking opportunities

Communications and outreach:
- Providing content for department newsletters and social media
- Assisting with website and promotional material updates
- Conducting outreach to feeder schools and transfer partners
- Responding to media inquiries on department expertise

General administrative support:
- Supervising student workers and interns
- Approving expenditures and managing grant budgets
- Scheduling and attending regular department meetings
- Taking minutes and maintaining department records
- Liaising with other campus offices and shared services
## Actionables

> [!project] Projects
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as Projects
FROM "Actionables/Projects"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

> [!task]+ Tasks
>  ```dataview
>TABLE without id row.file.link as Task, join(related-projects) as Project, join(do-date) as "Do Date", join(due-date) as "Due Date", join(task-size) as "Task Size", join(priority) as "Task Priority", 
>choice(done, "✅",":LiBoxSelect:") as Done, 
>choice(waiting-on-someone, "✅",":LiBoxSelect:") as "Waiting on Someone",
>choice(task-amnesty, "✅",":LiBoxSelect:") as "Task Amnesty" 
>FROM "Actionables/Tasks"
>WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
>SORT done ASC, task-amnesty ASC, waiting-on-someone ASC, choice(!do-date, date(2100-01-01), do-date) ASC, task-type DESC, choice(priority = "⚫ TBD", "1", choice(priority = "🔴 A", "2", choice(priority = "🟡 B", "3", choice(priority = "🟢 C", "4", choice(priority = "🟣 D", "5", choice(priority = "🔵 E", "6", "other")))))), choice(task-size = "🎂 Big", "1", choice(task-size = "🍰 Medium", "2", choice(task-size = "🧁 Small", "3", "other"))), priority ASC, choice(!due-date, date(2100-01-01), due-date) ASC, related-areas ASC, related-projects ASC
> ``` 
## Knowledge management system

> [!moc]- Maps of Content
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as MoCs
FROM "Knowledge management system/Maps of Content"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

> [!reference]- References
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as References
FROM "Knowledge management system/References"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

> [!zettel]- Zettelkasten
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as Zettels
FROM "Knowledge management system/Zettelkasten"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

## Project management system

> [!meeting]- Meeting notes
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as "Meeting Notes"
FROM "Project management system/Meeting notes"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

> [!resource]- Resources
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as Resources
FROM "Project management system/Resources"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

> [!person]- Rolodex
> ```dataview
TABLE without id row.file.link as People
FROM "Project management system/Rolodex"
WHERE contains(related-areas, [[]])
SORT file.ctime DESC
LIMIT 50
> ```

