To “exceed expectations” a faculty member must demonstrate that either the level of achievement or the amount of scholarly or creative work undertaken exceeds that which would normally be expected. Scholarly or creative plans should be articulated in the Distribution of Effort/Professional Development Plan.
A faculty member may indicate that accomplishment of a set of specific benchmarks justifies a rating of “exceed expectations.” In this case, the Division Chair must also agree, with his or her agreement being indicated by signing the Distribution of Effort/Professional Development Plan. Meeting expectations and exceeding expectations shall be based upon accomplishing a combination of activities from the following list of categories. Activities not on the list are also acceptable, insofar as they reflect professional, scholarly, or creative achievement. (This list is not intended to represent any order of hierarchy of activities).
To document the above benchmarks, the faculty member should list them and briefly discuss them in the Self Evaluation narrative. Other evidence such as title pages of publications, programs from meetings attended or lectures given, and similar supporting evidence should be included in the faculty member's portfolio.
The category of Service is considered second in importance only to that of teaching effectiveness. While a faculty member may have 0% in the category of scholarly research and creative activity, a faculty member must perform at least ten percent (10%) of their University duties in the category of service.
Meeting expectations and exceeding expectations shall be based upon accomplishing a combination of activities from the following list. Activities not on the list are also acceptable, insofar as they reflect university or community service achievement. (This list is not intended to represent any order or hierarchy of activities.)
Awards, honors, and other recognitions.
Administrative activities for which load credit is not assigned.
Recruiting and public relations activities.
Preparing curriculum reviews and revisions.
Departmental responsibilities unrelated to assigned load.
Assisting other faculty members.
Support of University functions and activities such as open house, mentoring, etc.
Membership on University, College, and Divisional committees.
Involvement in a professionally relevant community organization.
To document the above benchmarks, the faculty member should list and briefly discuss them in the Self Evaluation narrative. Other evidence such as letters of appreciation or acknowledgement from
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