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Section 7: Promotion and Tenure Procedures

7.1  Promotion Policy

7.2  General Minimum Promotion Requirements

7.2.1  General Minimum Requirements for Promotion to Senior Lecturer

7.2.2  General Minimum Requirements for Promotion to Assistant Professor

7.2.3  General Minimum Requirements for Promotion to Associate Professor

7.2.4  General Minimum Requirements for Promotion to Professor

7.3  Individual Criteria for Promotion

7.4  Institutional Rank Structure Policy

7.5  Promotion Procedure

7.6  Tenure Policy

7.6.1  Purpose of Tenure

7.6.2  Authority to Grant or Withhold Tenure

7.7  Tenure Requirements

7.7.1  General Requirements

7.7.2  Time of Service and Eligibility for Tenure

7.7.3  Probationary Period

7.8  General Promotion and Tenure Calendar

7.9  Contents of the Tenure and Promotion File

7.10  Expectations for the Constituents in the Promotion and Tenure Process

7.11  University’s Expectations for the Promotion and Tenure Process

7.12  Promotion and Tenure Appeals

7.12.1 Appeal of the Promotion and Tenure Committee Recommendation

7.12.2 Appeal of the Dean’s Recommendation

7.12.3  Appeal of the Provost’s Recommendation

7.12.4  Appeal of the President and Board of Visitors

  • Table of Contents
  • Section 1: Mission, History, and General Organization
    • Statement of University Mission
    • History and Development of the Institution
    • Statement of Community Values and Behavioral Expectations
    • Statement of Guiding Principles on Diversity and Inclusion
    • Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
    • The Board of Visitors
    • Administrative Structure
    • Role of the College Deans
    • Role of Department Chairs
    • Departmental Structure
    • Applicability of the Faculty Handbook
    • Amending the Faculty Handbook
    • Organization Chart
  • Section 2: Governance
    • The General Faculty
    • Role of Faculty in University Governance
    • The University Faculty Council
    • University Faculty Committees
    • Organization of Standing University Faculty Committees
    • Membership and Duties of University Standing Committees
    • Faculty Advisory Committees
    • Membership and Duties of Faculty Advisory Committees
    • College Governance
  • Section 3: Faculty Contracts, Ranks, Search Procedures, and Benefits
    • Faculty Appointments
    • Renewable Term Faculty Ranks
    • Definition of Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Ranks
    • Visiting Ranks
    • Rank of Adjunct Instructor
    • Description of Faculty Status for Persons in Other Positions
    • Special Faculty Appointments
    • Search Procedures for Faculty Positions
    • Faculty Appointment Procedures
    • Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty
    • Conflict of Interest
    • Personnel Records
    • Faculty Leave Policies
    • Extension of Probationary Period
    • Fringe and Other Benefits
    • Separation
    • Non-reappointment (Notice, Reasons, Appeal)
  • Section 4: Procedures Regarding Termination and Sanctions for Violation of Policy
    • Termination of an Appointment Before the End of the Term Specified in the Faculty Member’s Contract
    • Appeal Procedures in Cases Involving Termination or Reassignment of Faculty Appointments
    • Imposing Sanctions for Allegations of Violations of Policy, and Discharge for Cause
    • Procedures for Formal Investigation of Violations of University Policy
    • Appeal of Major Sanctions
    • Allegations of Incompetence, Neglect of Duty, or Misconduct
    • Allegations of Discrimination or Harassment
    • Allegations of Academic Misconduct in Scholarly Activity or Research
    • Termination of an Appointment for Medical Reasons
  • Section 5: Faculty Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies
    • Academic Freedom
    • The Honor Code
    • Equal Opportunity and Respectful Workplace Policies
    • Academic Policies and Regulations
    • Faculty Development
    • Professional Issues
    • Working Conditions and Related Policies
    • Faculty Grievance Policy and Procedure
  • Section 6: Faculty Evaluation Procedures
    • Annual Evaluation Principles
    • Annual Evaluation Policy and Procedures
    • Minimal Performance Criteria and Annual Evaluations
    • Annual Evaluation Documents
    • Guidelines for Completing the FAAR
    • The Schedule for Annual Evaluation
    • Faculty Salaries
    • Annual Salary Adjustments
    • Addressing Unsatisfactory Performance
    • Evaluation of Adjunct Instructors
  • Section 7: Promotion and Tenure Procedures
    • Promotion Policy
    • General Minimum Promotion Requirements
    • Individual Criteria for Promotion
    • Institutional Rank Structure Policy
    • Promotion Procedure
    • Tenure Policy
    • Tenure Requirements
    • Sample Promotion and Tenure Calendar
    • Contents of the Promotion and Tenure File
    • Expectations for the Constituents in the Promotion and Tenure Process
    • The University’s Expectations for the Promotion and Tenure Process
    • Tenure and Promotion Appeals
  • Section 8: Faculty Titles, Awards, and Other Policies and Services of Interest to the Faculty
    • Distinguished Professor
    • Faculty Marshals
    • Emeriti Faculty
    • Faculty Awards
    • Assorted Administrative Services, Procedures, and Policies
    • Academic Support Services
    • Academic Services and Support for Students
  • Appendices
    • Appendix A
    • Appendix B
    • Appendix C
    • Appendix D
    • Appendix E
    • Appendix F
    • Appendix G
    • Appendix H
    • Appendix I
    • Appendix J
    • Appendix K
    • Appendix L
    • Appendix M
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