participating actively in the appropriate professional societies via oral and poster presentations, serving on committees and holding office, and other society involvement. The weight applied to the areas of teaching, research, and extension will be based on the official appointment of the individual during their time at KSU.
Faculty members are expected to make professional contributions through service to the academic unit and University at large. University service includes responsible participation in instructional governance, service on committees, teaching and/or advising students, performing consulting work, or administrative and professional work on behalf of the academic unit or University for which there may be no specific compensation of assignment.
As an institution which depends on the public for both direct and indirect support, the University has an obligation to return to this public some of the tangible benefits of the academic process. Faculty members have an obligation to be involved in public service which may include: serving as a consultant, providing training for non-profit agencies, and participating in community projects.
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate continuing professional development by additional hours of study, and participation in seminars, workshops, and conferences. In addition, faculty members should participate in their appropriate professional organizations.
After tenure or promotion is awarded to an individual, that person will be reviewed every subsequent four (4) years. There are three (3) possible recommendations resulting from post-tenure/promotion review: (1) expectations exceeded, with possible rewards; (2) expectations met, and (3) expectations not met, with person placed on probation.