Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Achieving the Graduation Initiative goals; Facilitating forward thinking and articulating mission appropriate vision for graduate curricula; Being a strong advocate for graduate education as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team and in partnership with other units in the University; Commitment to hiring and retaining diverse, inclusive faculty, staff, and administrators; Working with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population and implementing practices to ensure a more inclusive learning and working environment; Supporting excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative activities, service, and student success via the professional development of graduate faculty and staff; Developing and supporting activities that support the Anchor Institution role of the University such as community-based teaching, scholarship, and service. The Dean supports faculty and student development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community; assists in partnerships with regional school districts, non-profit and government agencies, business and industry entities, and education initiatives; coordinates and supports the development and evaluation of institutional learning outcomes, instructional program offerings and student support systems; and assists departments and centers of the University in professional and regional accreditation efforts.