Definition of Rating Categories
Department of Criminal Justice
Rating
0
Quality: Not applicable or unable to judge.
Explanation:
Rating
The faculty member is not expected to perform in this area, or the evaluator is unaware
of the quality of performance.
1
Quality: Needs improvement in performance.
Explanation:
Rating
The faculty member’s performance is generally unsatisfactory or inadequate in this
area.
2
Quality: Meet expected performance criteria marginally.
Explanation:
Rating
The faculty member’s performance is not entirely satisfactory and needs to be
improved.
3
Quality: Meets expected performance criteria.
Explanation:
Rating
The faculty member’s performance is generally adequate and definitely acceptable.
The faculty member performs at a level that corresponds to general and acceptable
expectations for University faculty.
4
Quality: Exceeds expected performance criteria frequently.
Explanation:
Rating
The faculty member’s performance is frequently above levels that are expected in this
category. The faculty member often demonstrates above-average talent and effort.
5
Quality: Exceeds expected performance criteria consistently.
Explanation:
The faculty member’s performance is consistently outstanding in every way for this
category, demonstrates rate, talent and exceptional achievements.