The Dean and the leadership of liberal arts and other related programs will work collaboratively on existing and new programs; Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to hire, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty, adjunct faculty, clinical faculty, and staff; Ensure program effectiveness through ongoing curriculum evaluation; Assess new programs which meet the needs of the community of interest and complement the mission and goals of the School of Arts and Sciences; Represent the School, or arrange for representation through a designee, at on- and off-campus events including, but not limited to: New Student and Accepted Student Days, Alumni meetings, Honors Convocation, Commencement, and various community and College events; Convene ad hoc committees of faculty, staff, and/or students necessary to the administration of the School of Arts and Sciences; Support faculty through participation in the promotion and tenure process; and. Focus on relationship building between current and future faculty and administrators to strengthen community ties and work toward partnerships promoting experiential learning for students; Collaborate with the college's Advancement team and execute a targeted fundraising and engagement plan for the School; Collaborate with the Office of College Communications and Marketing as well as the Office of Enrollment to recruit and enroll academically qualified, talented students, including students from diverse backgrounds; Collaborate with the Office of Partnerships to build strong and sustainable partnerships with a variety of community and educational stakeholders; Support faculty and program leaders in the assessment, revision, and development of curriculum; Develop staffing and budget plans for the School of Arts and Sciences.