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Faculty Evaluation

Faculty Evaluation. Faculty Workshop on Writing a Self-Review April 9, 2010 A Peer Reviewer’s Perspective. About Me. Tenured Professor (Architectural and Engineering Technology) – I’ve been through the process Longevity – tenure-track since 1984, adjunct from 1980 to 1984

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Faculty Evaluation

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  1. Faculty Evaluation Faculty Workshop on Writing a Self-Review April 9, 2010 A Peer Reviewer’s Perspective

  2. About Me • Tenured Professor (Architectural and Engineering Technology) – I’ve been through the process • Longevity – tenure-track since 1984, adjunct from 1980 to 1984 • Served on the University-wide Faculty Evaluation Committee since 1997 • Current Chair • Served on and/or chaired all sub-committees • Currently serving on the Provost’s Task Force on Evaluation of Faculty Work for Promotion, Tenure, Post-tenure Review and Hiring

  3. Requirement for Self Review • According to current UAA Policies and Procedures a Self Review is a required element for all Faculty Review files. • The new proposed Policies also call for a similar document termed “An Integrative Narrative” for the Scholarly Portfolio or a “Self-Appraisal” for the Abbreviated Portfolio.

  4. Self Review in the Policies • The only guidance offered by the current UAA Policies on the Self Review is that it should include objectives for the current year. • Of the various School/College/Unit Evaluation Guidelines, only CAS, Nursing, and Justice have anything to say beyond the fact that a Self Review should be included.

  5. Self Review • CAS and SON call the Self Review “the most critical single document in the review file.” • CAS Guidelines state that it is in the Self Review that the faculty member presents his or her case by relating the specific information in the file to the requirements for the personnel decision under consideration.

  6. Self Review • The Self Review should - • Address each element of the workload • Relate how the work you do raises to the standard of the current review • Describe problem areas as well as successes • Review objectives from past reviews • Include objectives for the future • Serve as a guide to the file

  7. Integrative Narrative • Required for the Scholarly Portfolio (Promotion or Tenure) • No more than 5 pages • Relate to the Scholarly Agenda • Synthesize and interconnect achievements within the context of professional goals and objectives and the workload responsibilities. • Tie achievements to the University mission and goals • Emphasize collaborative, interdisciplinary, engaged or integrative activities (if these are a part of the faculty member’s work) • Reflect on professional growth and accomplishments

  8. Scholarly Agenda • This is your long-range plan • Proposed program of scholarly work • Covers 3 to 5 years • Outlines professional discipline-based foci, long-term goals and proposed contributions • Should be specific about aspirations, goals, priorities and scholarly activities. • Not a list of tasks or expected outcomes • Expected to evolve over time

  9. Self-Appraisal • Required for the Abbreviated Portfolio (Retention or Post-Tenure Review) • No more than 3 pages • Synthesize achievements and contributions in each area for workload responsibility • Summarize progress toward tenure or promotion • Note progress in any areas identified from previous recommendation as needing improvement

  10. About the University-wide Faculty Evaluation Committee • Fifteen members serving 3-year terms • Five each from the three workload categories – Tripartite Academic, Bipartite Academic, and Bipartite Vocational • Three sub-committees each representing a workload category. • Each sub-committee is comprised of three members of that workload category and one each from the other two categories.

  11. Committee Responsibilities • Review the recommendations of the previous levels of review. • To compare the information in the candidate’s file with the appropriate criteria. • Review proposed changes to unit promotion and tenure guidelines. • Make recommendations to the Provost.

  12. The Review • Regent’s policy on the evaluation of faculty describes the purpose of review as follows. • To appraise the extent to which the faculty member has met their professional obligation. • To appraise the extent to which the faculty member’s professional growth and development has proceeded. • To appraise the prospects for the faculty member’s continued professional growth and development. • To identify changes, if any, in emphasis required for such growth.

  13. The Review • First I review the unit guidelines. • Then I read the previous levels of review. • Next I read the Vita and the Self Review. • Then I compare the Workloads with the Annual Activity Reports and the Student Evaluations. • Then I compare the different workload components with unit criteria.

  14. UFEC Workload • UFEC reviews files from all schools and colleges, plus the extended campuses, for 4-year comprehensive review/ retention, promotion, tenure, 6-year post-tenure review, distinguished professor, and emeritus. • Each sub-committee meets every Friday from the beginning of Spring Semester in January until the 1st of March.

  15. UFEC Workload • Each sub-committee meets until all the files in that workload category are reviewed. • The Tripartite Academic sub-committee usually has the largest workload (51 files this year). • Each week the sub-committees review between 5 and 10 files. • Each sub-committee member must read all the files for that week. • In addition, each member will be assigned one or two files for which they will be responsible for writing the Findings and Recommendations.

  16. UFEC Workload • It’s a lot of work in a short amount of time. • The files are kept in a secure location at the Administration Building and are only available for review Monday – Friday from 8 to 5. • The Self Review should be a guide to your file (portfolio).

  17. Find the Rules • Obtain and carefullyread 4 documents • Chapter 4 of the Board of Regent’s Policy • Chapter III of the Faculty Handbook (UAA Policy) • The guidelines for your school or college • The Collective Bargaining Agreement for your union • Where can you find them? • The Faculty Services website

  18. Additional Thoughts • Don’t be afraid to brag. • Reviewers may not be from your discipline – be clear and go easy on the acronyms. • Reviewers are evaluating your file not you – make sure it’s all in there. • “Would you accept this file from one of your students?” What grade would it get?

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