There are four Directorates within the Chancellor’s organization, each under the guidance of a Dean, that contribute directly to the academic mission of the Institute:
The Directorate of Curriculum Development develops and coordinates academic policies and procedures concerning the conduct of curriculum and curriculum development. It assists the schools with curriculum development, including the application of educational technology for both resident and nonresident programs.
The Directorate of Faculty & Staff Development develops and coordinates academic policies and procedures concerning the conduct of faculty development. It provides faculty training, including the Instructor Certification Course, and opportunities for professional development.
The Directorate of Academic Administration is in charge of administrative matters pertaining to resident education and educational development. It encompasses the Office of the Registrar, the Associate of Arts Degree Office, the Academic Affairs Office, the Office of Alumni Affairs, and the DLIFLC multi-media centers (Aiso Library and the Chamberlin Library at POM).
The Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization consists of three Divisions. The Test Development and Standards Division develops the Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPTs) administered to DLIFLC students and operational linguists worldwide. The Proficiency Standards Division trains and certifies selected DLIFLC faculty to serve as speaking proficiency testers in languages taught at the Institute, and develops and validates performance tests and other types of language assessment instruments. The Research and Evaluation Division develops and administers the Automated Student Questionnaires (ASQs), which gather student feedback on the DLIFLC language program. It also coordinates evaluations of DLIFLC curricula and other language educational activities within the Defense Foreign Language Program, and conducts applied research studies aimed at improving the language teaching and learning processes in both resident and nonresident settings.