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Expectations of a Successful Promotion/Tenure Packet

2001-2002

2002-2003

President Lisa A. Rossbacher

1. Includes a narrative that (a) shows how the details of a faculty member's teaching, service, professional development, and academic achievement fit into an overall plan and (b) documents the noteworthiness of contributions.

2. Is supported by clear, relevant documentation.

3. States clearly which of the other evaluation criteria, besides teaching, are being presented for consideration as "noteworthy."

4. Presents an analysis and discussion of data that are included.

5. Provides sufficient information for the reader to understand how the faculty member approaches teaching and, if applicable, academic achievement (scholarship) through a process that includes clear goals, adequate preparation, appropriate methods, significant results, effective presentation, and reflective critique.

6. Includes letters from peer committees, deans, and the academic vice president that provide objective evaluations of the faculty member and a recommendation based on the presentation in the package.

7. Includes at least two letters from appropriate experts from outside SPSU, who provide objective evaluations of work they have reviewed related to the candidate's research, scholarship, publications and/or other contributions to academic achievement and professional development.