What are the exact criteria for a positive tenure decision?
According to the Faculty Handbook Tenure can only be granted as the result of a favorable decision by the Promotion, Standards and Standards Committee acting on the candidates formal application, followed by the positive declaration of acceptance of that decision by the President of the University. The specific performance criteria PTS uses in making a tenure decision are outlined below: Possession of Expertise Demonstrated Ability in Teaching Service to Students Beyond Classroom Instruction Willingness to Participate Effectively on Committees and in the Academic, Cultural, Administrative and Student Affairs Demonstrated Ability to Relate Positively with Students, Colleagues, and Staff Evidence of at Least Three of the Following: Membership/Involvement in Professional Societies, Involvement in Scholarly research and Publication, Participation in Civic Affairs and Public Service, Participation in New Courses, Programs, Grant Proposals, etc. These criteria are described in detail togethe
