Handbook

SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR POSITIONS

1. The State Board of Agriculture has delegated personnel decisions to the President of the University. All department personnel actions, including hiring, must conform to that authority.
2. The Chair shall be responsible for securing approvals from the Dean and Academic Vice President for all positions proposed by the Executive Committee.
3. The Chair shall be responsible for following all affirmative action procedures.
4. Department Faculty delegate the responsibility of organizing a search and reviewing files to a search committee but retain full access to the credentials of all applicants.
5. After a position description has been drafted and the proposed position approved, the Executive Committee shall form a search committee.
6. The Search Committee's duties shall include:
   1. Evaluating the candidates.
   2. Selecting the finalists and participating in interviews.
   3. Recommending, with the Executive Committee, a final order of candidates.
7. The Chair shall be responsible for making the formal position offer.