Instructions: Chairpersons are to use the university minimum measurements defined in the faculty evaluation point system for ratings Ratings of "Needs Improvement" and "Unsatisfactory" requires a plan for improvement, a follow up review, and/or possible sanctions. All areas of evaluation should reflect the faculty member's performance expected at their academic rank. All faculty types participate in the annual review process unless, a faculty member is undergoing Third Year Review for Pre-Tenure faculty, Tenure and Promotion Review, or Post-Tenure Review evaluation processes.
Scoring Instructions: Minimum university expectation for Effectiveness in Teaching is Meets Expectations (2) in at least eight of the areas listed below each year with verifiable artifacts. Special Note: Evaluations by students/administrators/peers are required for a faculty members. Category will be mean (average) scored across all items present in the dossier. Category scores less than "2" will require a Performance Improvement Plan and subject to sanctions.
Evaluations from students
Evaluation by school/unit administrator
Direct observation of faculty by peers and/or school/unit administrator
Use of teaching portfolios as developed by schools/units
Accessibility to, and rapport with students
Innovative teaching methodology and the use of research in instruction
Evidence of contributions to student career development
Quality and standards as developed through consultation with colleagues to meet the objectives set forth in the course syllabus
Initiative in developing or experimenting with media and materials
Additional evidence of effective teaching
Exceeds Expectations (3) Meets Expectations (2) Needs Improvement (1) Unsatisfactory (0)
Scoring Instructions: Minimum university expectation for Scholarly Activity is Meets Expectations (2) in at least five of the areas listed below each year with verifiable artifacts. Category will be mean (average) scored across all items present in the dossier. Category scores less than "2" will require a Performance Improvement Plan and subject to sanctions.
Publications in refereed journals
Publications in non-refereed journals
Publication of a book or monograph
Competitive research grant awards
Publication of a chapter in a book
Book or Journal Editor
Published book reviews
Published journal abstracts
Publication of workbooks used in conjunction with instruction
Publication of refereed proceedings
Publication of cases
Software developed for use in instruction (validated by external reviewers)
Creative Works and Projects
See discipline specific benchmarks published in the Faculty Handbook (2019) Appendices where appropriate
Exceeds Expectations (3) Meets Expectations (2) Needs Improvement (1) Unsatisfactory (0)