Faculty Evaluations

Annual Evaluations

Each faculty member shall be evaluated annually using criteria and methods appropriate to that unit for teaching, scholarship, and service. Specific criteria and procedures are identified in each department's faculty evaluation plan. 

Purpose of the Annual Evaluation Process

For Faculty: to ensure that throughout their career faculty receive meaningful annual evaluations that document and recognize accomplishments and areas for improvement, and which provide guidance and support for ongoing professional growth and career development

For Deans/Chairs and Directors: to have on file annual evaluations for all faculty in their units which provide meaningful information in order to support faculty in their development and award merit, as well as for documenting areas of needed growth and improvement

For the University: to have standardized faculty activity and performance data within our systems that can be used to inform initiatives that support the faculty role (e.g. an informed wage philosophy, faculty awards, development of programming, strategies for retention)

Importance of an Effective Annual Faculty Evaluation Process
 

An effective annual faculty evaluation process results in the following:

Development: Engagement & Relationship
acknowledges and appreciates the work faculty are doing
provides feedback and guidance to support intentional career development
affirms ongoing professional growth and connection with the unit and university

Progress: Progression toward P&T, Promotion
encourages faculty to take ownership of the process
provides constructive feedback on an annual basis
provides opportunities for the dean/chair/director to be in conversation about steps to promotion
 

Growth: Outcomes Measurement
collects annual data for internal evaluation and assessment
allows units to engage in strategic program and workforce planning
 

Communication: Affirms Goals & Engagement
establishes open communication
fosters open communication between faculty and unit leaders
orients to the unit and faculty to new initiatives and upcoming challenges