BYLAWS FOR THE
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MANAGEMENT
APPENDIX B
INSTRUMENTS FOR FACULTY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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Procedures are detailed in: BYLAWS FOR THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: ARTICLE VII: GUIDELINES FOR PERSONNEL DECISIONS
7.0
7.1
Tenured Faculty Performance Evaluation
7.4
Performance Evaluation and Renewal of Probationary Faculty and Academic Staff on
indefinite or rolling horizon contracts
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The approved performance evaluation instruments are on the following pages:
Supervisor evaluation
Self evaluation
Peer evaluation
Classroom observation
Student evaluation NOT ACCEPTED
Personnel Committee Evaluation Summary and Recommendation
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B3
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With the exception of Student evaluation, this document was accepted February 15,
2008
Appendix B- Evaluation procedures and instruments
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Engineering and Technology Department Faculty Evaluation
Department Chair / Supervisor
Evaluatee:
Evaluation Period:
NOTE: The following criteria are to be used to evaluate department faculty (not-tenured and post-tenured). The objective is to record the
evaluations using professional judgement, to recognize strengths and weaknesses, and to evaluate progress until that time leading to a tenure
decision.
CRITERIA
Above
EVALUATION
Within
Below
COMMENTS
N/A
PERFORMANCE
Students
Peer
Mentor
Department Chair
CONTRACTUAL TERMS
Teaching
Scholarship
Professional/Institutional Service
Professional Development
Student Advisement
Others: _____________
GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
(Department, College, University)
COMMENTS:
DEPARTMENT CHAIR / SUPERVISOR RECOMMENDATION:
Contract Renewal Recommend for Tenure
Yes
Yes
No
No
Supervisor
Date
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Engineering & Technology Department ~ FACULTY SELF EVALUATION
Name: ____________________________
Evaluation Period: _____________________
Directions: Please complete the following items as best as possible. The data from this self-evaluation instrument will be used
by the Personnel Committee to serve as the basis for completing the ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FACULTY EVALUATION form.
TEACHING PERFORMANCE. Describe your teaching responsibilities for this evaluation period.
List the courses you teach and describe your strengths and areas of needed improvement.
SCHOLARSHIP. Describe the scholarship in which you have been active during this evaluation
period. Include all proposals written and which have been funded. If the scholarship has been
related to teaching, please describe the activities.
PROFESSIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE. List the services you have provided the
profession, institution and public during this evaluation period.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Indicate the activities during this evaluation period in which
you participated that increase your professional status (school, professional associations, etc).
STUDENT ADVISEMENT. List the student advisement in which you participated during this
evaluation period. Student advisement could include formal as well as informal advisement.
GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Please list your annual goals and the accomplishment for each
of these goals for this evaluation period under the appropriate heading: (Note: Fit professional
development goals under the heading that is best suited for your activities.)
TEACHING
1.
SCHOLARSHIP
1.
PROFESSIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
1.
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COMMITTEE WORK. List the committees in which you have served during this evaluation
period. List the committees according to the below criteria:
DEPARTMENT.
COLLEGE.
UNIVERSITY.
OTHERS. Please define any other activities in which you have been involved during this
evaluation period.
Please return this completed form to Department Chair.
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Engineering & Technology Department ~ PEER EVALUATION
Evaluatee:
Date:
Signature of Evaluator:
Print evaluator name:
Directions:
This peer evaluation form relates to job expectation. You are being asked to complete this form
for the above named department person and return directly to the department administrator. This form will not be
returned to the faculty member, only a summary of the forms returned will be given to the person being evaluated.
Above Job Expectation (A)
Within Job Expectation (W)
Below Job Expectation (B)
5
4
3
2
1
Rating
Comments (A brief comment would be
helpful for ratings of above or below.)
1. Maintains current knowledge of subject
matter
2. Improves instruction through consistent
curriculum and instructional
methodology enhancements
3. Engages in professional development
(i.e., attends or presents seminars,
institutes, conferences, workshops,
training)
4. Cooperates with colleagues in teaching
(i.e., shares developments and ideas,
provides encouragement, assists with
projects, covers class, complies with
group rules)
5. Contributes to laboratory and/or
classroom operation (i.e.,
maintenance, cleanup, generates
requisitions). Meets expectations of
classroom/lab management
6. Exhibits enthusiasm for department,
school and university responsibilities
7. Is available to students outside of class
(i.e., office hours and by appointment)
8. Conducts productive scholarship in
field(s) appropriate to position
description and responsibilities (Not
required for first year faculty)
9. Actively provides service to the
university and profession (Not required
for first year faculty)
OTHER COMMENTS (may continue on back):
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Engineering & Technology Department ~ CLASSROOM OBSERVATION REVIEW FORM
Instructor’s Name:
Date:
Course:
Day / Time:
Reviewer’s Signature:
Print reviewer’s name:
Make notes where applicable:
May continue on the back.
1. Class preparation and planning (i.e.
organization, presentation, activities,
assignments).
2. Instructor’s demonstrated knowledge of
the subject. Ability to relate the material
and presentation to the larger context of
the subject area.
3. Instructor’s demonstrated ability to
communicate (i.e. presentation
techniques and effectiveness). Overall
rhythm of class.
4. Student participation (i.e. how many
students interacted, how substantial was
their input). (Indicate size of class.)
5. Interaction with students (i.e. style of
dealing with questions, style of dealing
with challenges to authority.
6. Evaluation of learning (i.e. quizzes,
questions, homework problems, practice
exercises).
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Engineering & Technology Department ~ Student evaluation of instructor
Instructor Evaluated:
Course Number:
Course Section:
Term:
Directions: This evaluation form has been developed to measure overall instructor effectiveness in this course.
The information will be used to identify areas where the instructor excels and areas for continuous improvement of
teaching. Please evaluate the instructor in the same careful, thoughtful manner that you expect the instructor to use
in evaluating your work. Written comments are often most helpful in explaining your responses where appropriate.
Please use the following likert scale unless otherwise noted.
Excellent
(5)
Average
(3)
(4)
(2)
Needs Improvement
(1)
Preparation
1. The instructor demonstrated advanced planning and was prepared for class.
2. The instructor explained objectives and evaluation procedures.
3. The instructor used supplemental materials (i.e. texts, reference materials, online resources) appropriate to
the objectives, content, and activities.
Instructional Methods
4. The instructor was able to make the material interesting and stimulating.
5. The instructor taught content that helped us achieve the course objectives.
6. The instructor used examples to support instruction.
7. The instructor was knowledgeable about the course content.
8. The instructor used effective instructional techniques to accomplish objectives.
Use of Class Time
9. The instructor met the class regularly.
10. The instructor used class time effectively.
11. The instructor began and ended class on time.
Interaction with Learners
12. The instructor was available outside of class.
13. The instructor challenged students to demonstrate their understanding of topics.
14. The instructor provided assistance when needed.
15. The instructor was open to discussion and comments.
Evaluation of Learners
16. The instructor provided performance feedback.
17. The instructor provided performance feedback in a timely manner.
18. The instructor’s evaluation procedures accurately reflect the course objectives.
19. Office hours, in person or virtual, were available during a variety of times.
Overall Instructor Performance
20. The instructor’s overall
teaching performance was
considered to be …
Outstanding/
Stimulating
Top 10%
(5)
Very
Good
Upper 25%
(4)
Good
Upper 50%
(3)
Adequate/
Not Stimulating
Lower 50%
(2)
Poor/
Inadequate
Lower 25%
(1)
21. The instructor was good at …
22. What suggestions do you have for instructor improvements?
23. What suggestions do you have for course improvements?
24. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?
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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT FACULTY EVALUATION FORM
Personnel Committee
Evaluatee:
Evaluation Period:
NOTE: The following criteria are to be used to evaluate department faculty (not-tenured and post-tenured). The objective is to record the
evaluations using professional judgement, to recognize strengths and weaknesses, and to evaluate progress until that time leading to a tenure
decision.
CRITERIA
Above
EVALUATION
Within
Below
COMMENTS
N/A
PERFORMANCE
Students
Peer
Mentor
Department Chair
CONTRACTUAL TERMS
Teaching
Scholarship
Professional/Institutional Service
Professional Development
Student Advisement
Others: _____________
GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
(Department, College, University)
COMMENTS:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Contract Renewal Recommend for Tenure
Yes
Yes
Chair, Personnel Committee
Member
Member
Date
Date
Date
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No
No
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