• the faculty member has fulfilled the development plan objectives and the review period has been completed with an overall satisfactory rating, or
  • the faculty member has continued performance deficiencies.
  • The chair shall submit the report to the dean.
  • If the dean concurs with a finding that the development plan has been fulfilled, the faculty member will resume the normal annual review cycle. If the chair does not concur with a finding that the development plan has been fulfilled or concurs with a finding that the faculty member has continued performance deficiencies, within 10 calendar days, the chair will indicate in writing with a justification and a recommendation of a sanction. The chair will forward his/her recommendation, the chair's report, and all supporting materials to the dean.
  • Within 10 calendar days, the chair shall state in writing whether they concur with the recommendation for sanction, If the chair does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the chair shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The chair shall forward all recommendations and all supporting materials to the dean of the faculty member's college.
  • Within 10 calendar days, the dean shall state in writing whether he/she concurs with the recommendation for sanction, if the dean does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the dean shall state in writing the reasons for the differing recommendation. The dean shall forward the chair's report, all recommendations, and all supporting materials to the provost.
  • Within 10 calendar days, the provost shall notify the faculty member in writing, with a copy to the dean, and the chair, whether he/she concurs with the recommendation for sanction. If the provost does not concur with the recommendation for sanction, the provost shall state in writing the reasons for the differing decision.
  • The faculty member may appeal the provost's decision to the Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee within 10 calendar days of notification of the provost's decision.

Definitions

Calendar Day will be defined as a date no later than the specified number of calendar days following the day of notification. If the final calendar day occurs on a weekend or holiday, the due date will be on the first day university administrative offices are open. The time for response may be extended upon agreement by both parties.

Collegiality is the ability of an individual to interact with colleagues with civility and professional respect; to engage in shared academic and administrative tasks productively with faculty, students,

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ALL POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT