4. Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty Members

In order to maintain faculty vitality and flexibility, and as part of the on-going faculty development process, tenured faculty members are evaluated comprehensively by their peers and DEOs at least every five years.2 Faculty members who serve as DEOs may be evaluated within this process. However, their administrative responsibilities are evaluated as part of college administrative review processes, which are separate from these peer reviews.

The areas to be covered in the periodic review should be based on the faculty member's assigned duties, as determined by position responsibilities and in negotiation with the DEO. The peer review should complement the DEO's comprehensive review, as well as the annual review process. It should address the faculty member's performance in teaching, research/artistic activities, extension/professional practice (if part of the individual's role), institutional service and other direct and indirect contributions to the university community and its mission, as well as achievements in scholarship. The review criteria should be based on the departmental criteria used for promotion and tenure. Each department is responsible for developing and implementing a plan for its periodic peer review process. See section below on Departmental Plans for Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty.

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