Effective 8-20-07
TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Revised AUGUST 2007
Revised JULY 2004
Revised MAY 2003
Revised AUGUST 2002
TENURE AND PROMOTION REVIEW
Policy Handbook Committee (2006-2007)
Dr. Donna Cobb, Assistant Dean
Dr. Chalon Anderson, Psychology
Dr. Lola Davis, Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Jennifer Endicott, Professional Teacher Education
Dr. Darla Fent, Kinesiology and Health Studies
Dr. Scott McLaughlin, Special Services
Dr. Dana Owens, Advanced Professional Studies
Dr. Tana Stufflebean, Human Environmental Sciences
Dr. Shari Villani, Occupational and Technology Education
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GENERAL STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR
TENURE AND PROMOTION CONSIDERATION
AT ALL LEVELS
For all tenure and promotion levels, the faculty member will adhere to all departmental, college
and university policies, roles and responsibilities, and will exhibit professional integrity. For all
tenure and promotion levels, the following percentage weights will be applied:
Teaching - 60 percent
Scholarly/Creative Productivity – 20 percent
Service – 20 percent
In regard to the lists of activities within categories, a single, specific activity may NOT be
counted in more than one category. Although an activity may fit in two or more categories, a
single, specific activity can only be counted once. For example, if a person serving on a
curriculum committee prepares a special report, the report cannot be counted in both the
“Scholarly/Creative Productivity” category and simultaneously in the “Community and
Professional Service” category, even though it may fit in both. The one specific activity cannot
be counted in two categories and cannot be counted twice.
Additional activities in a category may be counted for credit as long as the minimum standards as
described in the category are met. If three different categories of activities are required from a
list, the minimum requirement must first be met within each category, even though additional
activities within a category were completed. For example, if a person publishes two articles
during the review period, both articles would be counted. Continuous service on a committee
from year to year counts as a separate activity for each year served.
For tenure and promotion purposes, scholarly presentations and publications are academic works
that are professional and/or research based and is directly related to one’s role at the University
of Central Oklahoma. Scholarly presentations are those presentations that are made at
professional meetings. For example, presentations at annual conferences of professional
associations would be counted. In-service presentations would NOT be counted as scholarly
presentations (these would be counted as community service activities).
Professional/Scholarly publications are those research or scholarly manuscripts published in
peer-reviewed professional journals, books, or chapters in books. For example, manuscripts
based on research or scholarly work that are published in a university journal, in a state or
national association journal, or in a professional journal, such as journals listed in the Current
Index to Journals in Education. Articles that provide department, college, university, or
community information or service are not considered research or scholarly publications even
though published in a peer-reviewed professional/scholarly journal. Information articles
published in non peer-reviewed newsletters are also not considered professional publications.
For tenure and promotion purposes, service activities include only activities where one’s service
is professionally related to one’s role at the University of Central Oklahoma. One example
would be a counselor or psychologist assisting an organization in the development of suicide
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prevention activities or assisting the organization in their work with clients who have some
psychological issue. Another example would be a faculty member providing in-service training
to teachers, administrators, counselors, or psychometrists.
Not included would be service activities for organizations such as parent-teacher organizations,
churches, or other community organizations not related to one’s professional role at the
University of Central Oklahoma. Also not included would be hobby, recreational or unrelated
activities. In addition, compensated private practice activities cannot be counted as service for
tenure or promotion.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TENURE AND PROMOTION
AT ALL LEVELS
For all tenure and promotion levels, the faculty member being considered will submit, by the
designated due date, a current curriculum vita or dossier containing the stipulated information in
a notebook format. The curriculum vita/dossier should be typed using Times New Roman, 12point font. The curriculum vita/dossier should include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The individual faculty member’s name
The tenure and/or promotion category for which the person is being considered
A presentation of all criteria listed under the respective area of tenure and/or
promotion that has been completed by the candidate during the tenure/promotion
period (as defined within each section)
A curriculum vita/dossier organized in the same order as is presented and listed in
the respective tenure and/or promotion category in this “Tenure and Promotion
Criteria” document. Use the same headings with the activities listed under each
heading in the same order as presented in this document. Curriculum
Vitae/Dossiers not assembled according to CEPS guidelines will not be
reviewed by the CEPS Tenure/Promotion Review Committees.
For any activity that is listed for tenure and/or promotion, if faculty load credit
was given for the activity, identify the amount of credit that was given. For
example: Professional Sequence Curriculum Coordinator (one-hour credit per
semester).
For pre-tenure review and post-tenure review, by September 15, the faculty
member will submit to his/her department chair a complete, current curriculum
vita following the guidelines specified above.
If additional clarification which may include documentation is requested at any
level of review, the respective chair of the appropriate committee will request the
documentation/information from the faculty member being reviewed.
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PROMOTION STANDARDS FOR CEPS FACULTY MEMBERS WITH
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative loads averaging a total of six semester hours or less during the fall and spring
semesters
Faculty members who hold administrative roles (such as, department chairs, grant managers,
faculty enhancement) that average a total of six-semester hours or less during the fall and spring
semesters, will be expected to meet the same tenure and promotion criteria as faculty members
who have full-time teaching responsibilities.
Administrative loads averaging a total of more than six semester hours during the fall and spring
semesters with measurable teaching assignments
Faculty members who hold administrative roles that average a combined total of more than six
semester hours during the fall and spring semesters, but who teach assigned courses during the
fall or spring semesters will be evaluated using a slightly modified set of criteria. The teaching
criterion will be divided equally between teaching and administration. The modified evaluation
design is as follows:
Teaching - 30 percent
Administration – 30 percent
Scholarly/Creative Productivity – 20 percent
Service – 20 percent
The “Teaching,” “Scholarly/Creative Productivity,” and “Service” categories will be evaluated
using the same criteria as is used for all other faculty. The administration criterion for those with
administrative responsibilities that average a combined total of more than six semester hours
during the fall and spring semesters will be evaluated through the use of some valid, reliable
method. For the department chair role, an instrument will need to be developed by the College
of Education and Professional Studies or the University of Central Oklahoma. Faculty members
within the respective chair’s department will complete the evaluation instrument, rating the
chair’s administrative performance.
The administration criterion for faculty members assigned grant management activities will be
evaluated by: (1) the faculty member submitting verification of the faculty assignment load given
for the activity; (2) provision of a description of the grant responsibilities; and (3) completion of
an evaluation by the next line administrator above the person administering the grant in regard to
his/her performance in managing the grant.
Administrative loads averaging a total of more than six semester hours during the fall and spring
semesters without a measurable teaching assignment
Tenure and promotion consideration for faculty members, who hold full-time administrative
roles, where the faculty member does not have a measurable teaching assignment (i.e. where
valid student evaluations and peer observation/evaluations cannot be completed) during the fall
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or spring semesters, will be determined by the Dean of the College of Education and Professional
Studies.
PRE-TENURE REVIEW
Pre-tenure review occurs during the fall semester of the third year of full-time tenure track
employment in a faculty position. All stipulated activities completed since initial full-time
employment by the University of Central Oklahoma up to September 15 of the pre-tenure review
year shall be considered for pre-tenure review. On September 15 a current curriculum
vita/dossier, following the guidelines in this document, must be submitted to the faculty
member’s respective department chair (see section E 3.1.b of the Tenure and Promotion
Sections, Amended Faculty Handbook 2006).
Two peer observations of classroom performance will be completed each year. The College of
Education and Professional Studies “Observation Document for Peer Observation” will be used
as the instrument for peer observation. All peer observers must be tenured faculty members and
members of the same department as the faculty member being observed. One peer observer will
be the respective department chair and one observer will be selected by the faculty member
being reviewed. The observer and the faculty member being observed will jointly determine the
time and date of the observation.
Teaching (60%; Pre-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
List annual goals as submitted since initial full-time employment in the “Teaching” area.
Describe what you did to effectively meet and teach assigned classes.
Maintain current syllabi that reflect department criteria and adhere to stated
standards/objectives established in syllabi.
Maintain accurate class records and timely submission of assigned grades.
Complete a minimum of one (1) additional teaching activity. Teaching activities include
the following:
a. Demonstrate curricular innovation through changing pedagogy (i.e., instructional
strategies, new methods of teaching, or assessments)
b. Develop a new course/preparation
c. Describe major changes made to course content or methods
d. Conduct Professional Enhancement presentations, defined as in-service and
workshops for the university or other constituent groups.
The mean of the mean scores on the University of Central Oklahoma student evaluations
during the tenure track review period will be 2.85 or higher. A faculty member may
request that student evaluations be completed during a fall or spring semester, even when
not scheduled by the College of Education and Professional Studies. All student
evaluation administration guidelines would still apply.
Attend a minimum of one professional enhancement activity each year. Provide title,
presenter, and date.
Teacher Education Faculty must complete a minimum of ten hours of common school
experience each academic year.
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Scholarly/Creative Productivity (20%; Pre-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List annual goals as submitted since initial employment for the “Scholarly/Creative
Productivity” area.
Complete a minimum of two (2) additional scholarly/creative activities.
Scholarly/creative activities include the following:
a.
Present and/or submit for review at a peer reviewed professional/scholarly
meeting (international, national, regional, state or local).
b.
Present and/or submit to present at a professional/scholarly meeting (international,
national, regional, state, or local).
c.
Publish and/or submit for review in a specified peer/juried/refereed scholarly
publication of a book, book chapter(s), an article in a professional journal
(including electronic), or professional association publication, or other (with
explanation included).
d.
Publish and/or submit for review in a scholarly publication of a book, book
chapter(s), an article in a professional journal (including electronic), or
professional association publication, or other (with explanation included).
e.
Serve on a scholarly journal review board or edit a book or professional journal.
f.
Direct or serve on a research or thesis committee.
g.
Complete certification requirements or credentials related to one’s teaching or
content area(s).
h.
Develop new skills or knowledge through attendance at a professional conference,
seminar, workshop, or meeting.
i.
Direct a Service Learning project.
j.
Participate in a grant writing activity including a grant review and/or grant
management (identify the amount of load credit given each semester for grant
productivity).
k.
Design and/or supervise a creative project or program related to one’s
professional role at UCO.
l.
Assist in conducting course, curriculum, and/or program reviews and/or prepare
special reports.
m.
Assist in the development of curriculum, accreditation and/or assessment
instruments for recognized national, state, local and/or community organizations.
n.
Involve students in scholarly/research activities.
Community and Professional Service (20%; University Service; Pre-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List annual goals as submitted since initial full-time employment in the “Community and
Professional Service” area.
Complete a minimum of two (2) additional service activities. Service activities include
the following:
a.
Service to the program by membership and contribution to a program-level
committee.
b.
Service to the department by membership and contribution to a department-level
committee.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Service to the college by membership and/or contribution to a college-level
committee or activity.
Service to the university by membership and/or contribution to a university-level
committee or activity
Professional service to the community that is directly related to one’s role at the
university.
Service to a professional organization (active membership, committee work,
board membership, officer, or sponsor).
Judge academic activities or assisting with student contests.
Student retention, recruitment, enrichment or enhancement activities.
Manage special projects related to your discipline that are not in load.
Serve as a curriculum/course coordinator (identify the amount of load credit given
each semester).
Student advisement, practicum supervision, and/or internship supervision that is
above load.
TENURE REVIEW
Tenure review occurs during the fall semester of the fifth year of full-time tenure track
employment at the University of Central Oklahoma in a faculty position. If approved, tenure
becomes effective for full-time faculty members at the beginning of the fall semester of the sixth
year of full-time tenure track employment (see section 2.3 of the Tenure and Promotion Sections,
Amended Faculty Handbook 2006; and, section E 5 of the Tenure and Promotion Appendix,
Amended Faculty Handbook 2006)
All stipulated activities for tenure review must have been completed since initial full-time
employment by the University of Central Oklahoma, which includes the pre-tenure period.
Verifiable activities that have been or will be completed during the academic year of tenure
review may also be counted as described below.
If a faculty member is applying for tenure and for promotion to associate professor concurrently,
the faculty member must submit only one curriculum vita/dossier. The curriculum vita/dossier
should follow the guidelines for promotion to associate professor. Only activities since
promotion or appointment to assistant professor can be counted toward promotion to associate
professor. If a faculty member was hired at the rank of assistant professor, this stipulation would
effectively have no impact on what could be included in one’s dossier.
Verifiable activities that will be completed during the academic year of tenure and associate
professor review, but AFTER the curriculum vita/dossier is submitted may be included. If the
activities are included in the tenure/associate professor curriculum vita/dossier, the activities
CANNOT be included in the curriculum vita/dossier presented for consideration for promotion
to the rank of professor. Activities can be counted only toward promotion to either associate
professor or professor.
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Teaching (60%; Tenure Review)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
List annual goals as submitted since last formal review in the “Teaching” area.
Describe what you did to effectively meet and teach assigned classes.
Maintain current syllabi that reflect department criteria and adhere to stated
standards/objectives established in syllabi.
Maintain accurate class records and timely submission of assigned grades.
The mean of the mean scores on the University of Central Oklahoma student evaluations
during the tenure track review period, which includes the pre-tenure track period, will be
2.85 or higher. A faculty member may request that student evaluations be completed
during a fall or spring semester, even when not scheduled by the College of Education
and Professional Studies. All student evaluation administration guidelines would still
apply.
Attend a minimum of two professional enhancement activities each year. Provide title,
presenter, and date.
Complete a minimum of three (3) different teaching activities from the following list:
a.
Demonstrate curricular innovation through changing pedagogy (i.e. instructional
strategies, new methods of teaching, or assessments).
b.
Develop a new course/preparation.
c.
Describe major changes made to course content or methods.
d.
Provide opportunities for students to learn in alternative formats.
e.
Conduct an independent study or a directed reading. Provide name of
independent study, semester, and year.
f.
Supervise research or teaching assistant(s). Describe what was done and when.
g.
Supervise graduate assistant(s).
h.
Incorporate appropriate technology in the classroom.
i.
Supervise practicum and/or internship students (above load).
j.
Conduct Professional Enhancement presentations defined as in-service and
workshops to the university or other constituent groups.
Teacher Education Faculty must complete a minimum of ten hours of common school
experience each academic year.
Scholarly/Creative Productivity (20%; Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List annual goals submitted since last formal review for the “Scholarly/Creative
Productivity” area.
Complete a minimum of four (4) scholarly/creative activities from at least three (3)
different categories below. Scholarly/creative activities include the following:
a.
Present and/or submit for review at a peer reviewed professional/scholarly
meeting (international, national, regional, state or local).
b.
Present and/or submit to present at a professional/scholarly meeting (international,
national, regional, state, or local).
c.
Publish and/or submit for review in a specified peer/juried/refereed scholarly
publication of a book, book chapter(s), an article in a professional journal
(including electronic), or professional association publication, or other (with
explanation included).
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d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
Publish and/or submit for review in a scholarly publication of a book, book
chapter(s), an article in a professional journal (including electronic), or
professional association publication, or other (with explanation included).
Direct or serve on a research or thesis committee.
Complete certification requirements or credentials related to one’s teaching or
content area(s).
Develop new skills or knowledge through attendance at a professional conference,
seminar, workshop, or meeting.
Direct a Service Learning project.
Participate in a grant writing activity including a grant review and/or grant
management (identify the amount of load credit given each semester for grant
productivity).
Design and/or supervise a creative project or program related to one’s
professional role at UCO.
Assist in conducting course, curriculum, and/or program reviews and/or prepare
special reports.
Assist in the development of curriculum, accreditation and/or assessment
instruments for recognized national, state, local and/or community organizations.
Involve students in scholarly/research activities.
Community and Professional Service (20%; Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List annual goals submitted since last formal review in the “Community and Professional
Service” area.
Complete a minimum of four (4) additional service activities from at least three (3)
different categories below. Service activities include the following:
a.
Service to the program by membership and contribution to a program-level
committee.
b.
Service to the department by membership and contribution to a department-level
committee.
c.
Service to the college by membership and/or contribution to a college-level
committee or activity.
d.
Service to the university by membership and/or contribution to a university-level
committee or activity
e.
Professional service to the community that is directly related to one’s role at the
university.
f.
Service to a professional organization (active membership, committee work,
board membership, officer, or sponsor) that is related to one’s role at UCO.
g.
Judge academic activities or assisting with student contests.
h.
Student retention, recruitment, enrichment, or enhancement activities.
i.
Manage special projects that are not in load.
j.
Serve as a curriculum coordinator (identify the amount of load credit given each
semester).
k.
Student advisement, practicum supervision, and/or internship supervision that is
above load.
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PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Review for promotion to the rank of associate professor, according to UCO policy, occurs during
the fall semester of the fifth year of full-time service for faculty members at the rank of assistant
professor. Promotion to the rank of associate professor, if approved, becomes effective at the
beginning of the fall semester of the sixth year of full-time service. The faculty member must
have held the rank of assistant professor for at least four (4) whole years and must have been
employed by the University of Central Oklahoma for a minimum of five (5) whole years before
the promotion can be granted (see section 8.2.2 of the Tenure and Promotion Sections, Amended
Faculty Handbook, 2006).
All stipulated activities for review for promotion to the rank of associate professor must have
been completed since promotion or appointment to the rank of assistant professor. Verifiable
activities that have been or will be completed during the academic year of promotion review may
also be counted as described below.
If a faculty member is applying concurrently for tenure and promotion to associate professor, the
faculty member must submit only one curriculum vita/dossier following the promotion criteria.
Activities completed prior to the submission of the curriculum vita/dossier during the fall
semester of the associate professor review period must be included in the dossier. Verifiable
activities that will be completed during the academic year of tenure review and associate
professor review, but AFTER the dossier is submitted may be included in the dossier. If the
activities are included in the tenure/associate professor dossier, those specific activities
CANNOT be included in the dossier presented for future promotion consideration to the rank of
professor. Activities can only be counted toward one promotion (associate professor or
professor).
Teaching (60%; Promotion to Associate Professor)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
List annual goals submitted since last formal review in the “Teaching” area.
Describe what you did to effectively meet and teach assigned classes.
Maintain current syllabi that reflect department criteria and adhere to stated
standards/objectives established in syllabi.
Maintain accurate class records and timely submission of assigned grades.
The mean of the mean scores on the University of Central Oklahoma student evaluations
during the tenure track review period, which includes the pre-tenure track period, will be
2.85 or higher. A faculty member may request that student evaluations be completed
during a fall or spring semester, even when not scheduled by the College of Education
and Professional Studies. All student evaluation administration guidelines would still
apply.
Attend a minimum of two professional enhancement activities each year. Provide title,
presenter, and date.
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7.
8.
Complete a minimum of three (3) different teaching categories from the following list:
a.
Demonstrate curricular innovation through changing pedagogy (i.e. instructional
strategies, new methods of teaching, or assessments).
b.
Develop a new course/preparation.
c.
Describe major changes made to course content or methods.
d.
Provide opportunities for students to learn in alternative formats.
e.
Conduct an independent study or a directed reading. Provide independent study
name, semester, and year.
f.
Supervise research or teaching assistant(s). Describe what was done and date.
g.
Supervise graduate assistant(s).
h.
Incorporate appropriate technology in the classroom.
i.
Supervise practicum and/or internship students (above load).
j.
Conduct Professional Enhancement presentations defined as in-service and
workshops to the university or other constituent groups.
Teacher Education Faculty must complete a minimum of ten hours of common school
experience each academic year.
Scholarly/Creative Productivity (20%; Promotion to Associate Professor)
1.
2.
List annual goals submitted since last formal review for the “Scholarly/Creative
Productivity” area.
Complete a minimum of four (4) scholarly/creative activities from at least three (3)
different categories below. Scholarly/creative activities include the following:
a.
Present and/or submit for review at a peer reviewed professional/scholarly
meeting (international, national, regional, state or local).
b.
Present and/or submit to present at a professional/scholarly meeting (international,
national, regional, state, or local).
c.
Publish and/or submit for review in a specified peer/juried/refereed scholarly
publication of a book, book chapter(s), an article in a professional journal
(including electronic), or professional association publication, or other (with
explanation included).
d.
Publish and/or submit for review in a scholarly publication of a book, book
chapter(s), an article in a professional journal (including electronic), or
professional association publication, or other (with explanation included).
e.
Direct or serve on a research or thesis committee.
f.
Complete certification requirements or credentials related to one’s teaching or
content area(s).
g.
Develop new skills or knowledge through attendance at a professional conference,
seminar, workshop, or meeting.
h.
Direct a Service Learning project.
i.
Participate in a grant writing activity including a grant review and/or grant
management (identify the amount of load credit given each semester for grant
productivity).
j.
Design and/or supervise a creative project or program related to one’s
professional role at UCO.
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k.
l.
m.
Assist in conducting course, curriculum, and/or program reviews and/or prepare
special reports.
Assist in the development of curriculum, accreditation and/or assessment
instruments for recognized national, state, local and/or community organizations.
Involve students in scholarly/research activities.
Community and Professional Service (20%; Promotion to Associate Professor)
1.
2.
List annual goals submitted since last formal review in the “Community and Professional
Service” area.
Complete a minimum of four (4) additional service activities from at least three (3)
different categories below. Service activities include the following:
a.
Service to the program by membership and contribution to a program-level
committee.
b.
Service to the department by membership and contribution to a department-level
committee.
c.
Service to the college by membership and/or contribution to a college-level
committee or activity.
d.
Service to the university by membership and/or contribution to a university-level
committee or activity
e.
Professional service to the community that is directly related to one’s role at the
university.
f.
Service to a professional organization (active membership, committee work,
board membership, officer, or sponsor).
g.
Judge academic activities or assisting with student contests.
h.
Student retention, recruitment, enrichment or enhancement activities.
i.
Manage special projects that are not in load.
j.
Service as a curriculum coordinator (identify the amount of load credit given each
semester).
k.
Student advisement, practicum supervision, and/or internship supervision that is
above load.
PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF
PROFESSOR
Review for promotion to the rank of professor occurs during the fall semester of the fourth year
of full-time service as an associate professor. Promotion to the rank of professor, if approved,
becomes effective at the beginning of the fall semester of the fifth year of full-time service after
promotion to associate professor. The faculty member must have held the rank of associate
professor for at least four (4) whole years and must have been employed by UCO for a minimum
of eight (8) whole years before the promotion can become effective (see section 8.2.3of the
Tenure and Promotion Sections, Amended Faculty Handbook, 2006).
All stipulated activities for review for promotion to the rank of professor must have been
completed since submission of the curriculum vita/dossier for promotion to associate professor.
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Verifiable activities that are accepted or will be completed during the fall and spring semesters of
the academic year of review for promotion to the rank of professor, but AFTER the curriculum
vita/dossier is submitted may be included.
Activities that were submitted in the dossier for consideration for promotion to the rank of
associate professor CANNOT be included in the dossier for consideration for promotion to the
rank of professor. Activities can only be counted toward one promotion, associate professor or
professor. If they were already counted for associate professor promotion, they cannot be
presented in the dossier for promotion to the rank of professor.
Teaching (60%; Promotion to Professor)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted in the “Teaching” area.
Describe what you did to effectively meet and teach assigned classes.
Maintain current syllabi that reflect department criteria and adhere to stated
standards/objectives established in syllabi.
Maintain accurate class records and timely submission of assigned grades.
The mean of the mean scores on the University of Central Oklahoma student evaluations
during the tenure track review period, which includes the pre-tenure track period, will be
2.85 or higher. A faculty member may request that student evaluations be completed
during a fall or spring semester, even when not scheduled by the College of Education
and Professional Studies. All student evaluation administration guidelines would still
apply.
Attend a minimum of two professional enhancement activities each year. Provide title,
presenter, and date.
Complete a minimum of four (4) different teaching activities from the following list:
a.
Demonstrate curricular innovation through changing pedagogy (i.e. instructional
strategies, new methods of teaching or assessments).
b.
Develop a new course/preparation.
c.
Describe major changes made to course content or methods.
d.
Provide opportunities for students to learn in alternative formats.
e.
Conduct an independent study or a directed reading. Provide independent study
course name, semester, and year.
f.
Supervise research or teaching assistant(s). Describe what was done and date.
g.
Supervise graduate assistant(s).
h.
Incorporate appropriate technology in the classroom.
i.
Supervise practicum and/or internship students (above load).
j.
Conduct Professional Enhancement presentations defined as in-service and
workshops to the university or other constituent groups.
Teacher Education Faculty must complete a minimum of ten hours of common school
experience each academic year.
Scholarly/Creative Productivity (20%; Promotion to Professor)
1.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted in the “Scholarly/Creative
Productivity” area.
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2.
Complete a minimum of five (5) scholarly/creative activities from at least three (3)
different categories below. Scholarly/creative activities include the following:
a.
Present and/or submit for review at a peer reviewed professional/scholarly
meeting (international, national, regional, state or local).
b.
Present and/or submit to present at a professional/scholarly meeting (international,
national, regional, state, or local).
c.
Publish and/or submit for review in a specified peer/juried/refereed scholarly
publication of a book, book chapter(s), an article in a professional journal
(including electronic), or professional association publication, or other (with
explanation included).
d.
Publish and/or submit for review in a scholarly publication of a book, book
chapter(s), an article in a professional journal (including electronic), or
professional association publication, or other (with explanation included).
e.
Direct or serve on a research or thesis committee.
f.
Complete certification requirements or credentials related to one’s teaching or
content area(s).
g.
Develop new skills or knowledge through attendance at a professional conference,
seminar, workshop, or meeting.
h.
Direct a Service Learning project.
i.
Participate in a grant writing activity including a grant review and/or grant
management (identify the amount of load credit given each semester for grant
productivity).
j.
Design and/or supervise a creative project or program related to one’s
professional role at UCO.
k.
Assist in conducting course, curriculum, and/or program reviews and/or prepare
special reports.
l.
Assist in the development of curriculum, accreditation and/or assessment
instruments for recognized national, state, local and/or community organizations.
m.
Involve students in scholarly/research activities.
Community and Professional Service (20%; Promotion to Professor)
1.
2.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted in the “Community and
Professional Service” area.
Complete a minimum of five (5) additional service activities. A minimum of one service
activity must be completed in categories b, c, d, and e. Service activities include the
following:
a.
Service to the program by membership and contribution to a program-level
committee.
b.
Service to the department by membership and contribution to a department-level
committee.
c.
Service to the college by membership and/or contribution to a college-level
committee or activity.
d.
Service to the university by membership and/or contribution to a university-level
committee or activity
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e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Professional service to the community that is directly related to one’s role at the
university.
Service to a professional organization (active membership, committee work,
board membership, officer, or sponsor).
Judge academic activities or assisting with student contests.
Student retention, recruitment, enrichment or enhancement activities.
Manage special projects that are not in load.
Service as a curriculum coordinator (identify the amount of load credit given each
semester).
Student advisement, practicum supervision, and/or internship supervision that is
above load.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF A
TENURED FACULTY MEMBER
The performance appraisal of a tenured faculty member will occur every three years. By May 1
of each year the Dean of the College of Education will notify each faculty member who is
subject to the performance appraisal during the fall semester of the next academic year (see
section 2.3.5 of the Tenure and Promotion Sections, Amended Faculty Handbook).
All stipulated activities for the review of a tenured faculty member must have been completed
during the three-year period being reviewed.
Teaching (60%; Post-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted in the “Teaching” area.
Describe what you did to effectively meet and teach assigned classes.
Maintain current syllabi that reflect department criteria and adhere to stated
standards/objectives established in syllabi.
Maintain accurate class records and timely submission of assigned grades.
The mean of the mean scores on the University of Central Oklahoma student evaluations
during the tenure track review period, which includes the pre-tenure track period, will be
2.85 or higher. A faculty member may request that student evaluations be completed
during a fall or spring semester, even when not scheduled by the College of Education
and Professional Studies. All student evaluation administration guidelines would still
apply.
Attend a minimum of two professional enhancement activities each year. Provide title,
presenter, and date.
Complete a minimum of three (3) different teaching categories from the following list:
a.
Demonstrate curricular innovation through changing pedagogy (i.e. instructional
strategies, new methods of teaching).
b.
Develop a new course/preparation.
c.
Describe major changes made to course content or methods.
d.
Provide opportunities for students to learn in alternative formats.
e.
Conduct an independent study or a directed reading. Provide independent study
course name, semester, and year.
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f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
8.
Supervise research or teaching assistant(s). Describe what was done and date.
Supervise graduate assistant(s).
Incorporate appropriate technology in the classroom.
Supervise practicum and/or internship students (above load).
Conduct Professional Enhancement presentations defined as in-service and
workshops to the university or other constituent groups.
Teacher Education Faculty must complete a minimum of ten hours of common school
experience each academic year.
Scholarly/Creative Productivity (20%; Post-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted for the “Scholarly/Creative
Productivity” area.
Complete a minimum of three (3) additional scholarly/creative activities during the
review period (activities may be repeated and counted). Scholarly/creative activities
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.
Present and/or submit for review at a peer reviewed professional/scholarly
meeting (international, national, regional, state or local).
b.
Present and/or submit to present at a professional/scholarly meeting (international,
national, regional, state, or local).
c.
Publish and/or submit for review in a specified peer/juried/refereed scholarly
publication of a book, book chapter(s), an article in a professional journal
(including electronic), or professional association publication, or other (with
explanation included).
d.
Publish and/or submit for review in a scholarly publication of a book, book
chapter(s), an article in a professional journal (including electronic), or
professional association publication, or other (with explanation included).
e.
Direct or serve on a research or thesis committee.
f.
Complete certification requirements or credentials related to one’s teaching or
content area(s).
g.
Develop new skills or knowledge through attendance at a professional conference,
seminar, workshop, or meeting.
h.
Direct a Service Learning project.
i.
Participate in a grant writing activity including a grant review and/or grant
management (identify the amount of load credit given each semester for grant
productivity).
j.
Design and/or supervise a creative project or program related to one’s
professional role at UCO.
k.
Assist in conducting course, curriculum, and/or program reviews and/or prepare
special reports.
l.
Assist in the development of curriculum, accreditation and/or assessment
instruments for recognized national, state, local and/or community organizations.
m.
Involve students in scholarly/research activities.
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Community and Professional Service (20%; Post-Tenure Review)
1.
2.
List three-year (or annual if required) goals submitted in the “Community and
Professional Service” area.
Complete a minimum of four (4) additional service activities. A minimum of one service
activity must be completed in categories a, b, c, and d. Service activities include the
following:
a.
Service to the program by membership and contribution to a program-level
committee.
b.
Service to the department by membership and contribution to a department-level
committee.
c.
Service to the college by membership and/or contribution to a college-level
committee or activity.
d.
Service to the university by membership and/or contribution to a university-level
committee or activity
e.
Professional service to the community that is directly related to one’s role at the
university.
f.
Service to a professional organization (active membership, committee work,
board membership, officer, or sponsor).
g.
Judge academic activities or assisting with student contests.
h.
Student retention, recruitment, enrichment or enhancement activities.
i.
Manage special projects that are not in load.
j.
Service as a curriculum coordinator (identify the amount of load credit given each
semester).
k.
Student advisement, practicum supervision, and/or internship supervision that is
above load.