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HOD Management

The HOD Management section is the starting point for every institution. Before any departmental activity can begin, an HOD account must exist. This section allows the Administrator to create, view, reassign, and monitor every Head of Department across all departments.

HOD Management — Page Layout
① Create HOD Account
② HOD Overview Table
③ HOD Department Allocation
④ HOD Performance Metrics

① Creating an HOD Account

This is the first and most critical step. When you create an HOD account, the system instantly creates a login credential and grants that person access to their department's portal with the HOD role.

Step-by-Step: How to Create an HOD

  1. Navigate to Administration Panel → HOD Management.
  2. Click the "Create New HOD" button (top-right, navy button with icon).
  3. A modal form will appear with the following fields:
Field Required? Description Example Value
Full Name ✔ Yes HOD's official full name as it will appear across the system Dr. Priya Sharma
Email Address ✔ Yes Used as the login username — must be unique across the system priya.sharma@slmt.edu
Password ✔ Yes Initial login password. HOD can change it after first login via Profile Settings Slmt@2025
Department ✔ Yes Dropdown of all departments created in Academic Structure. Determines what data this HOD can access. Department of Commerce
Phone Number Optional Contact number stored in profile — used in reports and communication 9876543210
Profile Photo Optional Uploaded image displayed on HOD profile and in communication headers JPEG/PNG, max 2MB
  1. Click "Save HOD". The system will:
    • Hash the password securely using bcrypt
    • Create a new user row in users table with role = HOD
    • Link the HOD to the selected department via hod_departments
    • Immediately allow the HOD to log in at /administration/login.php
  2. A success notification will confirm creation. The new HOD appears immediately in the HOD Overview table.

Benefit: A new department head can be onboarded in under 5 minutes. The HOD immediately gets access to their full department portal — with all existing academic structure, classes, and students already visible based on their department assignment.

② HOD Overview Table

After creating HODs, the overview table gives the Administrator a complete bird's-eye view of every HOD in the institution.

Columns in the HOD Overview Table

Column What it Shows
HOD Name & PhotoFull name with avatar or initials, email underneath
DepartmentThe department this HOD is assigned to
Student CountLive count of all active students in their department
Teacher CountNumber of active teachers assigned under this department
StatusActive / Inactive badge — shows if the HOD account is enabled
Last LoginTimestamp of the HOD's most recent login for activity tracking
ActionsEdit (pencil), Reset Password (key), Activate/Deactivate (toggle), Delete (trash)

Available Actions per HOD

  • Edit HOD: Modify name, email, phone, and profile photo. The department assignment and role cannot be changed from this form — use HOD Allocation for department changes.
  • Reset Password: Generates a new temporary password and displays it to the Admin. The HOD must change it on next login.
  • Activate / Deactivate: Toggle the HOD's login access without deleting their account or data. Use when an HOD is on long leave.
  • Delete HOD: Permanently removes the account. This is a destructive action — a confirmation modal asks for acknowledgement. Deleting an HOD does NOT delete student or teacher data; the department remains intact.

③ HOD Department Allocation

When an HOD changes role or needs to be reassigned to a different department (e.g., departmental restructuring, principal transfer), the Administrator uses this sub-section.

  • Reassign Department: Select the HOD from a dropdown, then select the new department. The old department will no longer show in the HOD's portal — all data queries are re-scoped instantly.
  • Multi-Department HOD: In institutions where one HOD manages multiple departments (e.g., FY batches across two departments), the Admin can assign additional departments. The HOD will see a department switcher on their dashboard.
  • Interim Assignment: Temporarily assign one HOD to cover another department while the primary HOD is absent. The interim HOD sees both departments simultaneously.

⚠️ Important: Changing a department assignment does NOT transfer historical data. The HOD sees the new department's current live data. Previous department records remain under the original department's audit trail.

④ HOD Performance Quick Metrics

The Administration Panel provides a lightweight performance snapshot for each HOD — allowing management to identify highly active vs. inactive departments without navigating into each portal.

Leave Processing Rate

Percentage of student leaves that this HOD has processed (approved or rejected) vs. total received. A low rate indicates a backlog.

Assignment Oversight

How many assignments across the department are actively monitored — indicates teacher activity levels under this HOD.

Feedback Score

Average student feedback rating for teachers in this HOD's department — a proxy for teaching quality oversight.

Last Activity

When the HOD last logged in and what action they took — flags dormant accounts that may need follow-up.

Overall Benefit: The HOD Management module gives the Administration team complete control and visibility over who has department-level authority. New department heads are onboarded in minutes, reassignments happen in seconds, and performance visibility ensures no department goes unmanaged.