College of Public Health and Health Professions

1. College of Public Health and Health Professions General Faculty Meeting August 23, 2013

2. Length of the Probationary Period for Tenure-Accruing Positions • For PHHP, maximum = 7 years • For COM, maximum = 10 years (under certain circumstances) • Faculty in the Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology may choose to be reviewed under PHHP or COM guidelines • Questions: • Is the current situation fair to PHHP faculty members in departments other than Biostatistics and Epidemiology? • Should PHHP consider extending the probationary period along the lines of COM?

3. COM Guidelines • “The College anticipates that most faculty members will achieve tenure by seven (7) years or earlier.” • “The maximum probationary period of ten (10) years will apply for those faculty members who are deemed close to achieving the standards for promotion but who may need additional time to secure research funding, or significant teaching or clinical accomplishments.” • “Faculty must receive the support of the Department Chair to continue on the tenure track for additional years beyond seven.”

4. COM Process Issues • “Every faculty member has an annual written evaluation by the Department Chair, which will address mission assignment and annual performance.” • “Progress toward promotion should also be addressed annually.” • “In addition, assistant professors will undergo a mid-cycle review at the end of the 3rd year and end of the 6th year to address progress toward promotion and tenure.” • The 6th year review is conducted by the College T&P Committee.

5. Outcomes of the 6th Year Review Three outcomes are possible: • Candidate is viewed as “on track” toward tenure and promotion and proceeds with submission of T&P application. • Candidate is viewed as “not on track” for T&P. • Candidate may submit a T&P application but if unsuccessful will receive a notice of non-renewal. • Candidate may be considered for a non-tenure track position, if one is available. • Candidate is deemed as “close to achieving the standards” for T&P but in need of additional time to secure accomplishments necessary for T&P.

6. Key Questions • Is the current situation fair to PHHP faculty members in departments other than Biostatistics and Epidemiology? • Should PHHP consider extending the probationary period along the lines of COM?

7. Considerations in Extending the Probationary Period • Effect on “standards” for T&P • Will the bar be “raised” or “lowered”? • Impact on retention of current faculty • Positive, negative, or neutral • Effect on recruitment of new faculty • Positive, negative, or neutral • Impact on national reputation • Positive, negative, or neutral

8. Next Steps • Is there sufficient support to consider drafting new T&P guidelines for PHHP with a longer probationary period that would then be put to a vote of the faculty? • If so, should other changes to the PHHP T&P guidelines also be considered?

9. Promotional Tracks In COM • Tenure track • Distinction in research and teaching • Satisfactory performance in other areas • Multi-Mission track • Distinction in one area • Satisfactory performance in other areas • Focused/Single Mission track • Distinction in one assigned area