Common use of CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS Clause in Contracts

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit increments, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions are made by the Xxxx. The Xxxx’x decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the President. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit increment, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category of member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit increment, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.9. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the College) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the College. 18.7 The College criteria document may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit increments, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions are made by the XxxxXxxxx. The Xxxx’x Xxxxx’ decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the PresidentBoard of Governors or its delegate. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic Academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, performance or sustained performance that is well above average, as defined in the relevant Criteria Document, shall be considered for merit. The value of a merit is equal to one increment for the category and rank. Decisions on the award of merit will be made by the Xxxx after considering the recommendation of the relevant Performance Review Committee. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit incrementmerit, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s members’ performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category of a member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee review committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementmerit, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.917.8. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document relevant Criteria Document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the CollegeUniversity) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the CollegeUniversity. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Documents may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Articles 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions are made by the XxxxXxxxx. The Xxxx’x Xxxxx’ decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the PresidentBoard of Governors or its delegate. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic Academic staff members whomay, considering in any year, apply for merit on the grounds of exceptional performance as defined in the relevant Criteria Document for the corresponding rank and category. Academic staff members may apply for merit on grounds of sustained, well-above-average performance only in years in which they are being reviewed by the Review Committee of the relevant Faculty or equivalent unit or, in the case of members in the Career Planning process defined in Article 17.2.4, when they are in the final year of their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained performance that is well above averagelatest three-year career plan. Decisions on to grant merit increments for sustained, well-above-average performance shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance in the previous three (3) years. Members may apply for merit on grounds of sustained, well-above-average performance only if it has been at least three (3) years since they were last awarded merit. In the last merit increment received or, if the member has case of members who have never received a merit incrementmerit, they may only apply if it has been at least three (3) years since initial appointment. While decisions Decisions on merit increments are shall be based primarily on a member’s members’ performance of the their duties as listed in Article 16 for that their present category of member, outstanding contributions and rank and as defined through the relevant Criteria Documents. Contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. Applications for merit shall be submitted to the Review Committee of the relevant Faculty or equivalent unit and shall take the form of a letter, maximum two pages, outlining how the member has met the criteria for merit as specified in the relevant Criteria Document. The member may also include up two (2) letters of support. All applications will be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae. Merit applications are due in the office of the relevant Xxxx or equivalent by January 31st of the year immediately following the period for which merit is being requested; no late applications will be accepted. For individuals in the regular review process, the initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee may recommend nominate an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementconsideration for merit, whether or not the member has applied applied. Review Committees will review all applications, and any nominations from the initial reviewer, and decide whether or not to recommend the granting of merit to the Campus Merit Committee. The Review Committee may itself nominate an academic staff member for consideration for merit. The Review Committee will provide the member with a written rationale outlining how the criteria for merit have or have not been met, with a copy to the Xxxx. The Xxxx may nominate an academic staff member for consideration for merit. In cases where members have not applied, but have been nominated, the nominator(s) will supply a written rationale, maximum two (2) pages, outlining how the criteria for merit have been met. The Xxxx will forward to the Campus Merit Committee all merit applications and nominations along with the accompanying curricula vitae and written rationales. The Campus Merit Committee shall consist of seven members who now hold, or have held, academic rank with tenure. The University and the Faculty Association shall each appoint three members. The Chair shall be selected by agreement between the University and the Faculty Association. If a Chair cannot be agreed upon, the parties shall choose the Chair in alternating years. Members of the Committee shall be provided an orientation by the University and the Faculty Association before beginning their work. The Campus Merit Committee will consider all applications and nominations for merit and decide whether or not to grant merit. The Committee will inform applicants and nominees of its decisions in writing. In cases where it decides not to support an application or a nomination, the Committee will provide the member with a written rationale for its decision. The value of a merit is equal to one increment under Article 17.9for the category and rank. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document relevant Criteria Document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the CollegeUniversity) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the CollegeUniversity. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Documents may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Articles 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. ‌ 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit increments, promotions, renewal of tenure-tenure- track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions recommendations are made by the Xxxx. The Xxxx’x decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require Xxxx to the President and become effective with the approval of the President. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-career- growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, service or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit increment, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category the rank of member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category rank of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Peer Review Committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit increment, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.9. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, instructor or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the College) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the College. 18.7 The College criteria document may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Article 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit increments, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-tenure- track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions recommendations are made by the Xxxx. The Xxxx’x decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require Xxxx to the President and become effective with the approval of the President. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, service or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit incrementmerit, since the initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category the rank of the member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category rank of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Peer Review Committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementmerit, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.917.8. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, instructor or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the College) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the College. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Document may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-tenure- track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions recommendations are made by the Xxxx. The Xxxx’x decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require Xxxx to the President and become effective with the approval of the President. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic Academic staff members whomay, considering their present in any year, apply for merit on the grounds of exceptional performances defined in the relevant Criteria Document for the corresponding rank and category. Academic staff members may apply for merit on grounds of sustained, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained well-above- average performance that is well above averageonly in years in which they are being reviewed by the Peer Review Committee. Decisions on to grant merit increments for sustained, well-above-average performance shall be based on the academic staff member’s members’ performance in the previous three (3) years. Members may apply for merit on grounds of sustained, well-above-average performance only if it has been at least three (3) years since they were last awarded merit. In the last merit increment received or, if the member has case of members who have never received a merit incrementmerit, they may only apply if it has been at least three (3) years since initial appointment. While decisions Decisions on merit increments are shall be based primarily on a member’s members’ performance of the their duties as listed in Article 16 for that present category of member, outstanding contributions and rank and as defined through the relevant Criteria Documents. Contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. Applications for merit shall be submitted to the Peer Review Committee and shall take the form of a letter, maximum two pages, outlining how the member has met the criteria for merit as specified in the relevant Criteria Document. The initial reviewer and/or Academic member may also include up two (2) letters of support. All applications will be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae. Merit applications are due in the office of the Xxxx by January 31st of the year immediately following the period for which merit is being requested; no late applications will be accepted. For individuals in the regular review process, the Peer Review Committee may recommend nominate an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementconsideration for merit, whether or not the member has applied applied. The Peer Review Committees will review all applications and decide whether or not to recommend the granting of merit to the Xxxx. The Review Committee will provide the member with a written rationale outlining how the criteria for merit have or have not been met, with a copy to the Xxxx. The Xxxx may nominate an academic staff member for consideration for merit. In cases where members have not applied, but have been nominated, the nominator(s) will supply a written rationale, maximum two (2) pages, outlining how the criteria for merit have been met. The Xxxx will consider all applications and nominations for merit and decide whether or not to recommend the granting of merit to the President. Before making the recommendation, the Xxxx will also forward the application or nomination, along with the College’s Criteria Document and any accompanying material or rationale to the relevant University of Regina department head and Xxxx. These consultations shall not constitute a de facto review of individual members. A summary of the consultations shall be included with the Xxxxxx Xxxx’x recommendation to the President. The timelines for decisions on merit will follow the same timelines as those for Career Progress decisions. As with all other career progress decisions, the appeal process will also follow Article 18. The value of a merit is equal to one increment under Article 17.9for the category and rank. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, instructor or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the College) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the College. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Document may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit increments, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions are made by the XxxxXxxxx or equivalent. The Xxxx’x Xxxxx’ decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the PresidentBoard of Governors or its delegate. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-career- growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit increment, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category of member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee review committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx or equivalent for a merit increment, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.9. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document relevant Criteria Document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the CollegeUniversity) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the CollegeUniversity. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria documents may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Articles 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit increments, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions related to increments, promotion, renewal of tenure-track appointments and granting of appointments with tenure shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions 17 and are made by the XxxxXxxxx. The Xxxx’x Xxxxx’ decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the PresidentBoard of Governors or its delegate. Merit decisions shall be based on materials as outlined in Article 18.3 and will be made by the Campus Merit Committee. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory laboratory/clinical instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic Academic staff members whomay, considering their present in any year, apply for merit on the grounds of exceptional performance as defined in the relevant Criteria Document for the corresponding rank and category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on to grant merit increments for exceptional performance shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since in the last preceding calendar year only. Academic staff members may apply for merit increment received on grounds of sustained, well-above-average performance only in years in which they are being reviewed by the Review Committee of the relevant Faculty or equivalent unit or, in the case of members in the Career Planning process defined in Article 17.2.4, when they are in the final year of their latest three-year career plan. Decisions to grant merit for sustained, well- above-average performance shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance in the previous three (3) years. Members may apply for merit on grounds of sustained, well-above-average performance only if it has been at least three (3) years since they were last awarded merit. In the member has case of members who have never received a merit incrementmerit, they may only apply if it has been at least three (3) years since initial appointment. While decisions Decisions on merit increments are shall be based primarily on a member’s members’ performance of the their duties as listed in Article 16 for that their present category of member, outstanding contributions and rank and as defined through the relevant Criteria Documents. Contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. Applications for merit shall be submitted to the Review Committee of the relevant Faculty or equivalent unit and shall take the form of a letter, maximum two pages, specifying which one of the two grounds forms the basis for application and outlining how the member has met the criteria for merit as specified in the relevant Criteria Document. The member may also include up to two (2) letters of support. All applications will be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae. Merit applications are to be submitted to the office of the relevant Xxxx by January 31st of the year immediately following the period for which merit is being requested; no late applications will be accepted. For individuals in the regular review process, the initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee may recommend nominate an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementconsideration for merit, whether or not the member has applied applied. Review Committees will review all applications, and any nominations from the initial reviewer, and decide whether or not to recommend the granting of merit to the Campus Merit Committee. The Review Committee may itself nominate an academic staff member for consideration for merit. The Review Committee will provide the member with a written rationale outlining how the criteria for merit have or have not been met, with a copy to the Xxxx. The Xxxx may nominate an academic staff member for consideration for merit. In cases where members have not applied, but have been nominated, the nominator(s) will supply a written rationale, maximum two (2) pages, outlining how the criteria for merit have been met. The Xxxx will forward to the Campus Merit Committee all merit applications and nominations along with the accompanying curricula vitae and written rationales. The Campus Merit Committee shall consist of seven members who now hold, or have held, academic rank with tenure. The University and the Faculty Association shall each appoint three members. The Chair shall be selected by agreement between the University and the Faculty Association. If a Chair cannot be agreed upon, the parties shall choose the Chair in alternating years. Members of the Committee shall be provided an orientation by the University and the Faculty Association before beginning their work. The Campus Merit Committee will consider all applications and nominations for merit and decide whether or not to grant merit. The Committee will inform applicants and nominees of its decisions in writing. In cases where it decides not to support an application or a nomination, the Committee will provide the member with a written rationale for its decision. The value of a merit is equal to one increment under Article 17.9for the category and rank. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory/clinical-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document relevant Criteria Document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.4.2 Instructors may apply for promotion, under the appropriate criteria document, to the rank of Assistant Professor. An Instructor who is meeting the relevant criteria shall be promoted to that rank. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-/clinical- instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the CollegeUniversity) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the CollegeUniversity. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Documents may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Articles 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. ‌ 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit increments, promotions, renewal of tenure-track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-career- progress decisions are made by the Xxxx. The Xxxx’x decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the President. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, or sustained performance that is well above average. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit increment, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category of member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit increment, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.9. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5.56 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the College) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the College. 18.7 The College criteria document may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit increments, promotions and tenure.

CAREER-PROGRESS DECISIONS. 18.1 Career-progress decisions concern career-growth increments, merit incrementsmerit, promotions, renewal of tenure-tenure- track appointments, and granting of appointments with tenure. Career-progress decisions shall be based solely on performance reviews carried out according to applicable provisions in Article 17. All career-progress decisions are made by the XxxxXxxxx. The Xxxx’x Xxxxx’ decisions on renewal of tenure-track appointments or granting of tenure, however, require the approval of the PresidentBoard of Governors or its delegate. 18.2 For academic staff members in the faculty, librarian, instructor and laboratory instructor categories, career-growth increments shall be awarded to those whose performance has met the standards for their level of appointment, subject to the limitations of the salary range for the category and rank and to the provisions of this agreement. 18.3 Merit increments shall be awarded to those academic Academic staff members who, considering their present category, rank, and duties, demonstrate exceptional service, performance or sustained performance that is well above average, as defined in the relevant Criteria Document, shall be considered for merit. The value of a merit is equal to one increment for the category and rank. Decisions on the award of merit will be made by the Xxxx after considering the recommendation of the relevant Performance Review Committee. Decisions on merit increments shall be based on the academic staff member’s performance since the last merit increment received or, if the member has never received a merit incrementmerit, since initial appointment. While decisions on merit increments are based primarily on a member’s members’ performance of the duties listed in Article 16 for that category of a member, outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship and administration shall be given due consideration even if these are not among the duties listed for that category of member. The initial reviewer and/or Academic Review Committee review committee may recommend an academic staff member to the Xxxx for a merit incrementmerit, whether or not the member has applied for a merit increment under Article 17.917.8. 18.4 Academic staff members with appointments in faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-laboratory- instructor categories who meet the criteria in the College criteria document relevant Criteria Document shall be promoted. 18.4.1 Any academic staff member appointed to the rank of Instructor upon application shall be reclassified to the appropriate rank after providing official documentation of the necessary qualifications as outlined in Article 13.5. 18.5 Tenure-track appointments shall be renewed when academic staff members have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner and it is deemed that they should be given a further opportunity to progress towards a tenured appointment. 18.6 Academic staff members with appointments in the faculty, librarian, instructor, or laboratory-instructor categories shall be granted an appointment with tenure when there is evidence of consistent performance that has met the standards for their category and rank of appointment through the probationary period (including, in the case of faculty members and librarians, professional growth and development demonstrated by contributions to their discipline and to the CollegeUniversity) and where there is promise of future contributions that will enhance the academic reputation of the CollegeUniversity. 18.7 The College criteria document Criteria Documents may elaborate upon, but shall not prescribe outside, the provisions of Article Articles 18.1 through 18.6 pertaining to the grounds for awarding merit incrementsmerit, promotions and tenure.