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York University (Toronto, Ont.). Faculty of Arts. Dean
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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts is the senior officer of the faculty, and is responsible for its academic and administrative affairs, subject to the Faculty Council and Senate in academic matters, and to the Board of Governors and President in administrative matters. The Dean promotes the academic programme of the faculty, administers of all facets of personnel management, especially with regard to the hiring of faculty members in accordance with university policy and collective agreements, and promotes research and professional development. Planning is an additional area of responsibility along with financial management. The Dean strikes the faculty budget in accordance with university priorities and finances. Finally, the Dean is responsible for external relations both within the university and in the wider community.
Since its inception, the following men have served as Deans of the Faculty: John T. Saywell, 1964-1974; Sydney Eisen, 1975-1978; Harold Kaplan, 1978-1984; and Tom Traves, 1984-1992.
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2019/06/11 J. Grant. Creation.