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Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will be to assess and advise the probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them to overcome their weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, within 10 days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will include the following: • Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • Self-evaluation; The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. Before visiting a Professor’s classroom, observers will arrange the time and class with the Professor to be observed.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will shall be to assess and advise the probationer Probationer of their his professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them aim him to overcome their weaknesseshis deficiencies. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will shall meet at the call of the chairchairman, when in their his or her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will Committee shall meet with the probationer Probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, and additionally, within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair chairman by the probationerProbationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate Administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the Committee and the Probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the Committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the Probationer in meeting the requirements of his assigned duties and in filling the objectives set by the Committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and signed by the Probationer as an indication that the Probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the fullFull-time probationer Probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer Probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his or her appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures The Review Committee will be responsible for furnishing the Probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the following: • Classroom or workplace environment observations by members methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • Self-evaluation; The probationer or the committee will have Probationer with the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to appear before the Committee and after completion of all of the above procedures. Before visiting a Professor’s classroom, observers will arrange the time and class with the Professor to be observed.make

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. A. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to assess and advise the probationer of their his/her professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them him/her to overcome their his/her weaknesses. . B. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall meet at the call of the chair, when in their his/her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will shall meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, additionally within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. . C. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will shall include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will shall also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will shall set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will may include specific resourcesadditional courses to be taken by the probationer, actionable items and/or stepsexperts to be consulted who would be in a position to assist the probationer in overcoming weaknesses, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvementany other steps that the committee believes will aid the probationer in overcoming weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 thirty (30) days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committeeprobationary review committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor probationary faculty member and the Tenured Professors full-time tenured faculty members who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his/her appointment. A probationary review committee's ’s evaluation procedures will shall include the following: • : 1. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • ; 2. Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their his/her designee; • ; 3. Assessment of the probationer's ’s participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • ; 4. Self-evaluation; . The probationer or the committee will shall have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. D. Each probationary review committee shall be required to conduct an on-going evaluation of the full-time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written reports to the probationer, the President, and the appointing authority on or before the designated times during each regular college year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required, within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: 1. Before visiting A written report after the first probationary quarter outlining the probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. This report should also include a Professorlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve his/her weaknesses. 2. A written evaluation of each full-time probationer’s classroomperformance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated weaknesses shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees on or before the mid-point of the second, observers will arrange fifth, and eighth probationary quarters. The review committee shall obtain the time probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer shall have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and class attach his/her answer to the report. 3. A written recommendation regarding the renewal or non-renewal of the probationer’s contract for the ensuring regular year, on or before March 1; or a written recommendation for granting or denying tenure with accompanying supporting material or continued probationary status, on or before the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter. 4. Failure of any review committee to make such written recommendation by the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter shall not be deemed a recommendation either for or against the awarding of tenure. E. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor appointing authority after it has given reasonable consideration to be observedthe recommendations of the probationary review committee. F. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a probationary review committee pursuant to these rules shall include the committee’s findings and supportive data and analysis. G. The appointing authority shall provide for the award or denial of faculty tenure following a probationary period not to exceed nine (9) consecutive quarters, excluding summer quarters and approved leaves of absence. Provided the appointing authority may award or withhold tenure at any time, after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will shall be to assess and advise the probationer Probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them aim the Probationer to overcome their weaknessesidentified deficiencies in the assigned responsibilities and expectations outlined in Article V, Section A. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will shall meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will Committee shall meet with the probationer Probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, and additionally, within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationerProbationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate Administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the Committee and the Probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the Committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the Probationer in meeting the requirements of the assigned duties and in fulfilling the objectives set by the Committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and confirmed by the Probationer as an indication that the Probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the fullFull-time probationer Probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer Probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics knowledge, skills, and professional competence abilities to perform effectively in their the faculty appointment. The Review Committee will be responsible for furnishing the Probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the Probationer with the right to appear before the Committee and make presentations. A probationary review committee's Probationary Review Committee’s evaluation procedures will should include the following: • : a. Classroom or workplace environment observations requested by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Student evaluation administered (could be by committee members or other identified college employees or students) or equivalent process defined by the committee chairperson for a non-teaching faculty; b. Student feedback , or their designee; • an equivalent process defined by the committee for non- teaching faculty; c. Assessment of the probationer's Probationer’s participation in professional activities both on and off campusactivities; • and d. Self-evaluation, following the guidelines published in the Tenure Handbook. 5. Each probationary Review Committee shall be required to conduct an ongoing evaluation of the Full-time Probationer assigned thereto and render the following written report to the Probationer and the President on or before the designated times during each regular College year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: a. A written progress report after fall quarter outlining the Probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. This report should also include a list of steps that can be taken by the Probationer to improve their deficiencies. b. A written evaluation of each Full-time Probationer’s performance including the degree to which the Probationer has overcome stated deficiencies on or before February 15 of such year. The probationer or Review Committee shall obtain the committee will Probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The Probationer shall have the right to determine additional methods answer the evaluation report in writing and attach their answer to the report. c. A written recommendation that the Appointing Authority award or procedures not award Tenure, to be submitted prior to January 15th of evaluation in addition to and after completion the Probationer’s eighth regular college quarter of appointment. The submission of all tenure materials, including the recommendation, will follow the guidance and process outlined in the Tenure Handbook as reviewed and approved by the Contract Administration Committee. The Probationary Faculty Member shall have the right to submit to the Appointing Authority, through the President, an oral or written answer to an adverse report and/or recommendation. Failure by the Probationary Review Committee to make such written recommendation by the designated deadline shall be deemed a recommendation neither for nor against the awarding of Tenure and the Appointing Authority may award nor deny Tenure based upon this type of recommendation by the Probationary Review Committee. 6. By the end of the above proceduresthird week of the spring term each academic year, PAC will submit recommendations for revision to the Tenure Handbook to the Contract Administration Committee. Before visiting a Professor’s classroom, observers will arrange The Office of Instruction shall be responsible for distribution of the time and class revised guidelines to all Tenure subcommittees before the end of the second week of the ensuing fall term. 7. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor Appointing Authority after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the Probationary Review Committee. 8. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a Probationary Review Committee pursuant to these rules shall include the Committee’s finding and supportive data and analysis. 9. Not later than one (1) complete quarter, except summer quarter, before the expiration of the Probationary Faculty Appointment, the Appointing Authority shall notify the Probationer of the decision to either grant Tenure or not renew the Probationary Appointment for the ensuing year. Nothing herein shall be observedconstrued to preclude the Board of Trustees from granting Tenure at any time. 10. This appointment to Tenure is effective until the Faculty Member resigned or is dismissed for “sufficient cause” and by due process.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. ‌ A. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to assess and advise the probationer of their his/her professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them him/her to overcome their his/her weaknesses. . B. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall meet at the call of the chair, when in their his/her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will shall meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, additionally within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. . C. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will shall include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will shall also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will shall set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will may include specific resourcesadditional courses to be taken by the probationer, actionable items and/or stepsexperts to be consulted who would be in a position to assist the probationer in overcoming weaknesses, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvementany other steps which the committee believes will aid the probationer in overcoming weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 thirty (30) days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committeeprobationary review committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor probationary faculty member and the Tenured Professors full-time tenured faculty members who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his/her appointment. A probationary review committee's ’s evaluation procedures will shall include the following: • : 1. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • ; 2. Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their his/her designee; • ; 3. Assessment of the probationer's ’s participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • ; 4. Self-evaluation; . The probationer or the committee will shall have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. D. Each probationary review committee shall be required to conduct an on-going evaluation of the full-time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written reports to the probationer, the President, and the appointing authority on or before the designated times during each regular college year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required, within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: 1. Before visiting A written report after the first probationary quarter outlining the probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. This report should also include a Professorlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve his/her weaknesses. 2. A written evaluation of each full-time probationer’s classroomperformance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated weaknesses shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees on or before the mid-point of the second, observers will arrange fifth, and eighth probationary quarters. The review committee shall obtain the time probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer shall have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and class attach his/her answer to the report. 3. A written recommendation regarding the renewal or non-renewal of the probationer’s contract for the ensuring regular year, on or before March 1; or a written recommendation for granting or denying tenure with accompanying supporting material or continued probationary status, on or before the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter. 4. Failure of any review committee to make such written recommendation by the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter shall not be deemed a recommendation either for or against the awarding of tenure. E. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor appointing authority after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the probationary review committee. F. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a probationary review committee pursuant to these rules shall include the committee’s findings and supportive data and analysis. G. The appointing authority shall provide for the award or denial of faculty tenure following a probationary period not to exceed nine (9) consecutive quarters, excluding summer quarters and approved leaves of absence. Provided the appointing authority may award or withhold tenure at any time, after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the appropriate review committee. The probationary period may be observedextended in accordance with the applicable statue (RCW 28B.50.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. ‌ A. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to assess and advise the probationer of their his/her professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them him/her to overcome their his/her weaknesses. . B. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall meet at the call of the chair, when in their his/her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will shall meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, additionally within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. . C. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will shall include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will shall also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will shall set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will may include specific resourcesadditional courses to be taken by the probationer, actionable items and/or stepsexperts to be consulted who would be in a position to assist the probationer in overcoming weaknesses, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvementany other steps that the committee believes will aid the probationer in overcoming weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 thirty (30) days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committeeprobationary review committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor probationary faculty member and the Tenured Professors full-time tenured faculty members who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his/her appointment. A probationary review committee's ’s evaluation procedures will shall include the following: • : 1. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee probationary review committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • ; 2. Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their his/her designee; • ; 3. Assessment of the probationer's ’s participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • ; 4. Self-evaluation; . The probationer or the committee will shall have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. D. Each probationary review committee shall be required to conduct an on-going evaluation of the full-time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written reports to the probationer, the President, and the appointing authority on or before the designated times during each regular college year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required, within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: 1. Before visiting A written report after the first probationary quarter outlining the probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. This report should also include a Professorlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve his/her weaknesses. 2. A written evaluation of each full-time probationer’s classroomperformance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated weaknesses shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees on or before the mid-point of the second, observers will arrange fifth, and eighth probationary quarters. The review committee shall obtain the time probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer shall have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and class attach his/her answer to the report. 3. A written recommendation regarding the renewal or non-renewal of the probationer’s contract for the ensuring regular year, on or before March 1; or a written recommendation for granting or denying tenure with accompanying supporting material or continued probationary status, on or before the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter. 4. Failure of any review committee to make such written recommendation by the mid-point of the eighth probationary quarter shall not be deemed a recommendation either for or against the awarding of tenure. E. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor appointing authority after it has given reasonable consideration to be observedthe recommendations of the probationary review committee. F. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a probationary review committee pursuant to these rules shall include the committee’s findings and supportive data and analysis. G. The appointing authority shall provide for the award or denial of faculty tenure following a probationary period not to exceed nine (9) consecutive quarters, excluding summer quarters and approved leaves of absence. Provided the appointing authority may award or withhold tenure at any time, after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will be to assess and advise the probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them to overcome their weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. performance.‌ The Probationary Review Committee will meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, within 10 days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. probationer.‌ The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. process.‌ If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. improvement.‌ The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Committee.‌ Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional professional‌ competence to perform effectively in their appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will include the following: • following:‌  Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • instruments;‌  Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • designee;‌  Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • campus;‌  Self-evaluation; evaluation;‌ The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above proceduresprocedures.‌ Each Probationary Review Committee will be required to conduct an on-going evaluation of the full-time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written reports to the probationer, the President, and the Board of Trustees on or before the designated times during each regular academic year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required, within 15 days of the President's written request therefore;‌  A written report after fall quarter outlining the probationer's strengths and weaknesses. Before visiting This report should also include a Professor’s classroomlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve their weaknesses.‌  A written evaluation of each full-time probationer's performance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated weaknesses will be submitted to the Board of Trustees no later than March 1 of each year. The review committee will obtain the probationer's written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer will have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and attach their answer to the report.‌  A written recommendation that the Board of Trustees award or not award tenure, observers such written recommendations to be submitted at times during the regular academic year deemed appropriate by each Probationary Review Committee, provided, that on or before the last day of the seventh week of the eighth consecutive regular College quarter of appointment, the Probationary Review Committee will arrange make written recommendation as to the award or non-award of tenure or the extension of the probationary period.‌ Failure of any review committee to make such written recommendation by the above-designated time will be deemed a recommendation neither for nor against the awarding of tenure, and class the Board of Trustees may award or deny tenure based upon this type of recommendation by the committee. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a Probationary Review Committee pursuant to these rules will include the committee's findings and supportive data and analysis.‌ The final decision to award or withhold tenure will rest with the Board of Trustees after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the Probationary Review Committee and any other source the Board of Trustees deems appropriate.‌ The Board of Trustees will notify the probationer of the decision either to grant/not grant tenure, or to not renew their appointment, or to extend the probationary period of this section on or before the last day of the eighth consecutive regular College quarter of appointment.‌ Upon formal recommendation of the Probationary Review Committee and with the written consent of the Probationary Professor, the Board of Trustees may extend its probationary period for one, two, or three quarters, excluding summer quarter, beyond the maximum probationary period established by law. No such extension will be made, however, unless the review committee's recommendation is based on its belief that the Probationary Professor needs additional time to be observed.complete satisfactorily a professional improvement plan already in progress and in the committee's further belief that the Probationary Professor will complete the plan satisfactorily. At the conclusion of any such extension, the Board of Trustees may award tenure unless the Probationary professor has, in the judgment of the committee, failed to complete the professional improvement plan satisfactorily.‌

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. ‌ The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will be to assess and advise the probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them to overcome their weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, within 10 days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will be directed toward and result in In the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in In their appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will include the following: • Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instrumentslearning management course structure. The observer and candidate will meet before and after the observation to discuss points of focus, context for the session, strengths and suggested areas of improvement for the candidate; • Student evaluation evaluations administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • Candidate's observation of a colleague's course. Candidates will visit and observe a class or a counseling session, or a workshop of a tenured colleague a minimum of one time per year. The committee will select a different colleague for the candidate to observe each year; • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • Self-evaluation; . The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in In addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. Before visiting a Professor’s 's physical or online-virtual classroom, observers will arrange the time and class with the Professor to be observed.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will be to assess and advise the probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them to overcome their weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. performance.‌ The Probationary Review Committee will meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, within 10 days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. probationer.‌ The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. process.‌ If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. improvement.‌ The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Committee.‌ Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional professional‌ competence to perform effectively in their appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will include the following: following:‌ • Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; instruments;‌ • Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; designee;‌ • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; campus;‌ • Self-evaluation; evaluation;‌ The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above proceduresprocedures.‌ Each Probationary Review Committee will be required to conduct an on-going evaluation of the full-time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written reports to the probationer, the President, and the Board of Trustees on or before the designated times during each regular academic year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required, within 15 days of the President's written request therefore;‌ • A written report after fall quarter outlining the probationer's strengths and weaknesses. Before visiting This report should also include a Professor’s classroomlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve their weaknesses.‌ • A written evaluation of each full-time probationer's performance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated weaknesses will be submitted to the Board of Trustees no later than March 1 of each year. The review committee will obtain the probationer's written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer will have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and attach their answer to the report.‌ • A written recommendation that the Board of Trustees award or not award tenure, observers such written recommendations to be submitted at times during the regular academic year deemed appropriate by each Probationary Review Committee, provided, that on or before the last day of the seventh week of the eighth consecutive regular College quarter of appointment, the Probationary Review Committee will arrange make written recommendation as to the award or non-award of tenure or the extension of the probationary period.‌ Failure of any review committee to make such written recommendation by the above-designated time will be deemed a recommendation neither for nor against the awarding of tenure, and class the Board of Trustees may award or deny tenure based upon this type of recommendation by the committee. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a Probationary Review Committee pursuant to these rules will include the committee's findings and supportive data and analysis.‌ The final decision to award or withhold tenure will rest with the Board of Trustees after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the Probationary Review Committee and any other source the Board of Trustees deems appropriate.‌ The Board of Trustees will notify the probationer of the decision either to grant/not grant tenure, or to not renew their appointment, or to extend the probationary period of this section on or before the last day of the eighth consecutive regular College quarter of appointment.‌ Upon formal recommendation of the Probationary Review Committee and with the written consent of the Probationary Professor, the Board of Trustees may extend its probationary period for one, two, or three quarters, excluding summer quarter, beyond the maximum probationary period established by law. No such extension will be made, however, unless the review committee's recommendation is based on its belief that the Probationary Professor needs additional time to be observed.complete satisfactorily a professional improvement plan already in progress and in the committee's further belief that the Probationary Professor will complete the plan satisfactorily. At the conclusion of any such extension, the Board of Trustees may award tenure unless the Probationary professor has, in the judgment of the committee, failed to complete the professional improvement plan satisfactorily.‌

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will be to assess and advise the probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them to overcome their weaknesses. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, within 10 days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationer. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will be to draw up an annual plan that it will follow in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their appointment. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will include the following: • Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instrumentslearning management course structure. The observer and candidate will meet before and after the observation to discuss points of focus, context for the session, strengths and suggested areas of improvement for the candidate; • Student evaluation evaluations administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • Candidate’s observation of a colleague’s course. Candidates will visit and observe a class or a counseling session, or a workshop of a tenured colleague a minimum of one time per year. The committee will select a different colleague for the candidate to observe each year; • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • Self-evaluation; . The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. Before visiting a Professor’s physical or online-virtual classroom, observers will arrange the time and class with the Professor to be observed.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will shall be to assess and advise the probationer Probationer of their his professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them aim him to overcome their weaknesseshis deficiencies. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will shall meet at the call of the chairchairman, when in their his or her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will Committee shall meet with the probationer Probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, and additionally, within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair chairman by the probationerProbationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate Administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the Committee and the Probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the Committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the Probationer in meeting the requirements of his assigned duties and in filling the objectives set by the Committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and signed by the Probationer as an indication that the Probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the fullFull-time probationer Probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer Probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his or her appointment. The Review Committee will be responsible for furnishing the Probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the Probationer with the right to appear before the Committee and make presentations. A probationary review committee's Probationary Review Committee’s evaluation procedures will should include one (1) or more of the following: • : a. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Committee; b. Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • evaluations; c. Assessment of the probationer's Probationer’s participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • ; d. Self-evaluation; and e. The probationer or the committee will Probationer shall have the right to determine one (1) of the above or an additional methods method or procedures of evaluation. 5. Each probationary Review Committee shall be required to conduct an ongoing evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above proceduresFull-time Probationer assigned thereto and render the following written report to the Probationer and the President on or before the designated times during each regular College year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: a. A written progress report after fall quarter outlining the Probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. Before visiting This report should also include a Professorlist of steps that can be taken by the Probationer to improve their deficiencies. b. A written evaluation of each Full-time Probationer’s classroom, observers will arrange performance including the time degree to which the Probationer has overcome stated deficiencies on or before February 15 of such year. The Review Committee shall obtain the Probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The Probationer shall have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and class with attach his answer to the Professor to be observed.report

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to assess and advise the probationer of their his professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them him to overcome their weaknesseshis deficiencies. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall meet at the call of the chairchairman, when in their his or her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will shall meet with the probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, additionally, additionally within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair chairman by the probationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the committee and the probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the probationer in meeting the requirements of his assigned duties and in filling the objectives set by the committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and signed by the probationer as an indication that the probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will probationary review committee shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his or her appointment. The review committee will be responsible for furnishing the probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the probationer with the right to appear before the committee and make presentations. A probationary review committee's evaluation procedures will should include one or more of the following: • : a. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the probationary review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • committee; b. Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • a student service representative; c. Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • ; d. Self-evaluation; and e. The probationer or the committee will shall have the right to determine one of the above or an additional methods method or procedures of evaluation. 5. Each probationary review committee shall be required to conduct an ongoing evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above proceduresfull- time probationer assigned thereto and render the following written report to the probationer and the President on or before the designated times during each regular college year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required within fifteen (15) days of the President's written request therefore: a. A written progress report after fall quarter outlining the probationer's strengths and weaknesses. Before visiting This report should also include a Professorlist of steps that can be taken by the probationer to improve their deficiencies. b. A written evaluation of each full-time probationer's performance including the degree to which the probationer has overcome stated deficiencies on or before February 15 of such year. The review committee shall obtain the probationer's written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The probationer shall have the right to answer the evaluation report in writing and attach his answer to the report. c. A written recommendation that the appointing authority award or not award tenure, to be submitted prior to January 15th of the probationer’s classroomeighth regular college quarter of appointment. At the beginning of the Fall quarter each year, observers the President’s Office shall issue a timeline for events related to the submission of recommendations by the tenure subcommittees and the PAC to ensure adequate time for review by all parties, including the Board of Trustees. The probationary Faculty Member shall have the right to submit to the appointing authority, through the President, an oral or written answer to an adverse report and/or recommendation. Failure by either the subcommittee or the PAC to make such written recommendation by the designated deadline shall be deemed a recommendation neither for nor against the awarding of tenure, and the appointing authority may award nor deny tenure based upon this type of recommendation by the committee. 6. To help ensure sufficient substance and consistency in documentation for recommendations pertaining to the award of tenure, each subcommittee will arrange review the time Tenure and class Promotion Handbook, which provides templates for the assembly of the tenure notebook for each probationer and for the Self-Assessment prepared by the probationer. By the end of the third week of the Spring term each academic year, PAC will submit recommendations for revision. The Office of Instruction shall be responsible for distribution of the revised guidelines to all tenure subcommittees before the end of the second week of the ensuing Fall term. 7. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor appointing authority after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the probationary review committee. 8. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by a probationary review committee pursuant to these rules shall include the committee's findings and supportive data and analysis. 9. Not later than one complete quarter, except summer quarter, before the expiration of the probationary faculty appointment, the appointing authority shall notify the probationer of the decision to either grant tenure or not renew his or her probationary appointment for the ensuing year. Nothing herein shall be observedconstrued to preclude the Board of Trustees from granting tenure at any time. 10. This appointment to tenure is effective until the Faculty member resigns or is dismissed for "sufficient cause" and by due process.

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will shall be to assess and advise the probationer Probationer of their his professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them aim him to overcome their weaknesseshis deficiencies. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will shall meet at the call of the chairchairman, when in their his or her discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will Committee shall meet with the probationer Probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, and additionally, within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair chairman by the probationerProbationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate Administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the Committee and the Probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the Committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the Probationer in meeting the requirements of his assigned duties and in filling the objectives set by the Committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and signed by the Probationer as an indication that the Probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the fullFull-time probationer Probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer Probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics and professional competence to perform effectively in their his or her appointment. The Review Committee will be responsible for furnishing the Probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the Probationer with the right to appear before the Committee and make presentations. A probationary review committee's Probationary Review Committee’s evaluation procedures will should include one (1) or more of the following: • a. Classroom or workplace environment observations by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Student evaluation administered by the committee chairperson or their designee; • Assessment of the probationer's participation in professional activities both on and off campus; • Self-evaluation; The probationer or the committee will have the right to determine additional methods or procedures of evaluation in addition to and after completion of all of the above procedures. Before visiting a Professor’s classroom, observers will arrange the time and class with the Professor to be observed.Committee;

Duties and Responsibilities of Probationary Review Committees. 1. The general duty and responsibility of the Probationary Review Committee will shall be to assess and advise the probationer Probationer of their professional strengths and weaknesses and to make reasonable efforts to encourage and aid them aim the Probationer to overcome their weaknessesidentified deficiencies in the assigned responsibilities and expectations outlined in Article V, Section A. 2. The Probationary Review Committee should convey to the probationer any relevant and reasonable information, of which the Probationary Review Committee is aware, for the purpose of improving the probationer's performance. The Probationary Review Committee will shall meet at the call of the chair, when in their discretion the need for such a meeting arises, provided that the committee will Committee shall meet with the probationer Probationer at least twice during each of the first 2 two (2) quarters of employment and once during all other quarters and, and additionally, within 10 ten (10) days of the receipt of a written request setting forth good cause to meet as directed to the chair by the probationerProbationer. 3. The substance of all meetings will be recorded in written form and will be forwarded through administrative channels to the appropriate Administrator or College President. Observed deficiencies should be put in writing and discussed in conference as soon as possible. Both the Committee and the Probationer must be aware that the primary purpose of the Committee, in addition to monitoring and evaluation, is to assist the Probationer in meeting the requirements of the assigned duties and in fulfilling the objectives set by the Committee. The written records of all conferences, reports and evaluations will be disclosed to and confirmed by the Probationer as an indication that the Probationer has knowledge of all probationary information. 4. The first order of business for each Probationary Review Committee will shall be to draw up an annual plan that establish the procedure and develop the criteria it will follow utilize in evaluating the performance and professional competence of the fullFull-time probationer Probationer assigned thereto. The plan will include a schedule of meetings, the names of review committee members who will make classroom observations, the frequency of these observations, and the times of these observations (i.e. 6th week of quarter, 8th week of quarter, etc.). The plan will also include a schedule for completion of the other parts of the review process. If, at any time during the probationary period, the committee determines that the probationer has any weaknesses in the performance of those duties for which the probationer was hired, the committee will set forth a detailed plan for the probationer to overcome these weaknesses. Such a plan will include specific resources, actionable items and/or steps, and a specific timeline to demonstrate indicated improvement. The Probationary Review Committee will prepare, for inclusion in the tenure file, its annual plan for evaluating the performance and professional competence of the full-time probationer within 30 days of the formation of the Probationary Review Committee. Performance of duties as a Probationary Review Committee member is an important part of the duties of both the Probationary Professor and the Tenured Professors who have been elected to such committees. It is the responsibility of the review committee chairperson to keep the probationer informed of the procedures. The committee's ’s evaluation of the probationer will Probationer shall be directed toward and result in the determination of whether or not the probationer Probationer possesses the necessary personal characteristics knowledge, skills, and professional competence abilities to perform effectively in their the faculty appointment. The Review Committee will be responsible for furnishing the Probationer with appropriate performance criteria and objectives in written form, to include the methods of performance evaluation to be used. Such procedure shall provide the Probationer with the right to appear before the Committee and make presentations. A probationary review committee's Probationary Review Committee’s evaluation procedures will should include the following: • : a. Classroom or workplace environment observations requested by members of the Probationary Review Committee which may include the review of course outlines and classroom test instruments; • Student evaluation administered (could be by committee members or other identified college employees or students) or equivalent process defined by the committee chairperson for a non-teaching faculty; b. Student feedback , or their designee; • an equivalent process defined by the committee for non- teaching faculty; c. Assessment of the probationer's Probationer’s participation in professional activities both on and off campusactivities; • and d. Self-evaluation, following the guidelines published in the Tenure Handbook. 5. Each probationary Review Committee shall be required to conduct an ongoing evaluation of the Full-time Probationer assigned thereto and render the following written report to the Probationer and the President on or before the designated times during each regular College year such appointee is on probationary status; or, as is also required within fifteen (15) days of the President’s written request therefore: a. A written progress report after fall quarter outlining the Probationer’s strengths and weaknesses. This report should also include a list of steps that can be taken by the Probationer to improve their deficiencies. b. A written evaluation of each Full-time Probationer’s performance including the degree to which the Probationer has overcome stated deficiencies on or before February 15 of such year. The probationer or Review Committee shall obtain the committee will Probationer’s written acknowledgment of receipt of the written evaluation. The Probationer shall have the right to determine additional methods answer the evaluation report in writing and attach their answer to the report. c. A written recommendation that the Appointing Authority award or procedures not award Tenure, to be submitted prior to January 15th of evaluation in addition to and after completion the Probationer’s eighth regular college quarter of appointment. The submission of all tenure materials, including the recommendation, will follow the guidance and process outlined in the Tenure Handbook as reviewed and approved by the Contract Administration Committee. The Probationary Faculty Member shall have the right to submit to the Appointing Authority, through the President, an oral or written answer to an adverse report and/or recommendation. Failure by the Probationary Review Committee to make such written recommendation by the designated deadline shall be deemed a recommendation neither for nor against the awarding of Tenure and the Appointing Authority may award nor deny Tenure based upon this type of recommendation by the Probationary Review Committee. 6. By the end of the above proceduresthird week of the spring term each academic year, PAC will submit recommendations for revision to the Tenure Handbook to the Contract Administration Committee. Before visiting a Professor’s classroom, observers will arrange The Office of Instruction shall be responsible for distribution of the time and class revised guidelines to all Tenure subcommittees before the end of the second week of the ensuing fall term. 7. The final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the Professor Appointing Authority after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the Probationary Review Committee. 8. All written evaluations and recommendations prepared and submitted by x Probationary Review Committee pursuant to these rules shall include the Committee’s finding and supportive data and analysis. 9. Not later than one (1) complete quarter, except summer quarter, before the expiration of the Probationary Faculty Appointment, the Appointing Authority shall notify the Probationer of the decision to either grant Tenure or not renew the Probationary Appointment for the ensuing year. Nothing herein shall be observedconstrued to preclude the Board of Trustees from granting Tenure at any time. 10. This appointment to Tenure is effective until the Faculty Member resigned or is dismissed for “sufficient cause” and by due process.