Eisenhower Method for Task Prioritization Template

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Utilize the Eisenhower method to categorize and prioritize your academic administrative tasks based on urgency and importance. This template helps academic administrators in higher education focus on what truly matters and increase productivity.

By following the structured approach outlined in this template, you can manage your workload efficiently and ensure that critical tasks are completed on time.

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Proposed Tasks

Important, Urgent

  • Prepare for upcoming accreditation visit (due in 2 days)
    ☐ Review documentation ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Coordinate with faculty
  • Plan for upcoming faculty meeting (due in 3 days)
    ☐ Set agenda ☐ Prepare materials ☐ Send out reminders
  • Review and update department budget (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Examine current budget ☐ Identify necessary changes ☐ Update budget plan
  • Manage student advising process (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Coordinate with faculty advisors ☐ Review student advising needs ☐ Manage advising schedule

Important, Not Urgent

  • Update course catalog (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Review current catalog ☐ Coordinate with faculty for updates ☐ Update catalog
  • Prepare annual report (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Collect data ☐ Write report ☐ Review and finalize
  • Coordinate department faculty development (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Identify faculty development needs ☐ Plan faculty development activities ☐ Coordinate logistics
  • Manage faculty recruitment process (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Post job ad ☐ Review applications ☐ Coordinate interviews
  • Review and update department strategic plan (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Review current plan ☐ Identify necessary updates ☐ Update plan
  • Plan for department retreat (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Set date and location ☐ Plan agenda ☐ Coordinate logistics

Not Important, Urgent

  • Respond to student complaint (due in 1 day)
    ☐ Review complaint ☐ Investigate issue ☐ Respond to student
  • Review faculty performance evaluations (due in 2 days)
    ☐ Collect evaluations ☐ Review evaluations ☐ Prepare summary
  • Attend university-wide admin meeting (due in 3 days)
    ☐ Review agenda ☐ Prepare any necessary materials ☐ Attend meeting
  • Manage department communications (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review communication needs ☐ Prepare communications ☐ Distribute communications
  • Coordinate with other university departments (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Identify necessary coordination ☐ Coordinate with other departments ☐ Follow-up as necessary

Not Important, Not Urgent

  • Update department website (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review current website ☐ Identify necessary updates ☐ Make updates
  • Attend faculty development workshop (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review workshop agenda ☐ Prepare any necessary materials ☐ Attend workshop
  • Coordinate department social event (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Set date and location ☐ Plan agenda ☐ Coordinate logistics
  • Plan for alumni event (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Set date and location ☐ Plan agenda ☐ Coordinate logistics
  • Review and update department policies (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Review current policies ☐ Identify necessary updates ☐ Update policies