Kentucky State University Evaluation Performance Standards define the minimum criteria for meeting expectations within the evaluation system for term, tenured, and tenure-track faculty. The standards reflect the progression associated with the rank or tenure status desired. The following information outlines the performance standards across the areas of teaching effectiveness, high-impact practices in scholarship, university and community service, as well as contractual obligations.

• Exceeds Expectations – the faculty member has demonstrated accomplishments and achievements reflecting a significant level beyond what is expected by the university, college, or school including faculty rank and contractual obligations within the unit discipline.
• Meets Expectations – the faculty member has demonstrated accomplishments and achievements reflecting and commensurate with the university, college, or school including faculty rank and contractual obligations within the unit discipline.
• Needs Improvement – the faculty member has not completely demonstrated or met the expectations defined by the university, college, or school including faculty rank and contractional obligations within the unit discipline.
• Unsatisfactory – the faculty member failed to meet expectations defined by the university, college, or school including faculty rank and contractional obligations within the unit discipline.
• Accomplishments – refer to specific, measurable actions or tasks that a faculty member has completed during the evaluation period. These may include things like publishing research papers, developing new curriculum, or receiving grant funding. Accomplishments are often tangible and can be easily quantified.
• Achievements – refer to the overall impact or results that a faculty member has had in their role. These may include things like improving programs and student learning outcomes, increasing student engagement, or fostering a positive departmental culture. Achievements are more qualitative in nature and may be harder to quantify.

Faculty members who are designated as “Needs Improvement” in any or all categories must complete an improvement plan. Any faculty receiving an unsatisfactory in any or all categories shall be subject to university sanctions including but not limited to dismissal.

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Appendix A: HB 250 Performance Review Process of All Faculty