Common use of University Criteria for Tenure and Promotion Clause in Contracts

University Criteria for Tenure and Promotion. The work of an academic member of a modern university falls into a number of categories - teaching, scholarly studies or research, professional activities, the corporate work of the department, faculty and university, and activities related to the community. It is generally accepted that contributions to teaching and scholarly studies should receive paramount consideration in any tenure or promotion decision but that recognition must also be given for valuable contributions to the university, for professional achievement, and for contributions to the community. It is assumed that all members of faculty are scholars and will communicate their knowledge, and that advancement in this University must be based on a person's intellectual development and maturity. As a teacher a faculty member has a vital function to play in the proper preparation and stimulation of students, and as a research worker a responsibility for extending the frontiers of knowledge of their subject. In addition, individuals may make contributions to the administration and development of the University and its programs of study, to the community, and to their professions. These contributions should be considered when evaluating individuals for tenure and promotion at all levels.

University Criteria for Tenure and Promotion. The work of an academic member of a modern university falls into a number of categories - teaching, scholarly studies or research, professional activities, the corporate work of the department, faculty and university, and activities related to the community. It is generally accepted that contributions to teaching and scholarly studies should receive paramount consideration in any tenure or promotion decision but that recognition must also be given for valuable contributions to the university, for professional achievement, and for contributions to the community. It is assumed that all members of faculty are scholars and will communicate their knowledge, and that advancement in this University must be based on a person's intellectual development and maturity. As a teacher a faculty member has a vital function to play in the proper preparation and stimulation of students, and as a research worker a responsibility for extending the frontiers of knowledge of their his/her subject. In addition, individuals may make contributions to the administration and development of the University and its programs of study, to the community, and to their professions. These contributions should be considered when evaluating individuals for tenure and promotion at all levels.