Specifically, what is in the dossier and who puts it together?
Departments often have a designated staff member who works with the chair and the candidate in assembling the dossier. The candidate’s performance in each of the designated criteria in question # 4 (research/creative activity; professional competence and activity, and university and public service) will be described by the candidate, either in an informal letter to the Chair or in a formal Candidate’s Statement (UCD 220-IV F. 2) that can be included in the dossier. The candidate’s Annual Report of Professional Activities can be very helpful in assembling professional achievement and public service information for the dossier. The chair writes the department letter (APM 220AF, exhibit C) based on information on the candidate’s performance in the above categories as judged by information supplied by the candidate, the opinion of the approved Peer Group, and supporting documents (e.g. publications, etc.), The letter is a summary of the departmental evaluation of the candidate’s record, th
