Definition and Policy. (a) Tenure is one of the principal means by which the quality of the University is developed and maintained, is an indispensable element of a quality university, and is awarded to a faculty member based upon his/her demonstration of excellence in teaching, excellence in scholarship, and continuing meaningful contributions in service.
Definition and Policy. Tenure and promotion are critical decisions for the University and for faculty members. In some instances, such as assistant professors seeking tenure and promotion to associate professor, the reviews occur simultaneously. In other instances, only one review (tenure or promotion) occurs. This Article covers the processes, procedures, and criteria used in making the decisions on tenure and/or promotion.
Definition and Policy. Promotion is the appointment of a faculty member to a higher academic rank in recognition of distinguished performance as a faculty member.
Definition and Policy. Tenure, a status that is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees before it is granted, is one of the principal means by which the quality of the University is maintained and developed. It assures the faculty member immunity from reprisals or threats due to an intellectual position or belief that may be unpopular. Permanent status is also subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
Definition and Policy. Tenure and promotion are critical decisions for the University 1893 and for faculty members. In some instances, such as assistant professors seeking tenure 1894 and promotion to associate professor, the reviews occur simultaneously. In other 1895 instances, only one review (tenure or promotion) occurs. This Article covers the processes, 1896 procedures, and criteria used in making the decisions on tenure and/or promotion. 1897 (a) Tenure is one of the principal means by which the quality of the University is 1898 developed and maintained. Xxxxxx is attained by the faculty member through distinction in 1899 teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and/or service to the University and the 1900 profession. The granting of tenure is a more critical action than promotion, for it represents a 1901 long-term commitment by the University to the individual. The decision to award tenure 1902 represents a positive evaluation of the faculty member's total value to the University and 1903 potential for the future as evidenced by the faculty member's record.
