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In this section you will find the critical resources regarding the evaluation of teaching, guidelines for faculty attendance and workload, and the processes and policies for promotion and tenure. These and additional policies are located among the Provost's Academic Resources. Faculty should contact their chairperson for any questions about these policies.

Evaluation of Teaching
All faculty are evaluated by the following methods. Student Evaluations of Teaching Students provide feedback near the end of each semester by responding to these survey questions (PDF). Peer Evaluation of Teaching Guidelines for teaching portfolios and good teaching are provided in the Teaching Evaluation Handbook (PDF).
Workload Guidelines
All faculty must follow the following guidelines. Faculty attendance guidelines (PDF) regarding faculty members’ responsibility to meet classes and absences from class Workload Guidelines (PDF)
Promotion and Tenure
The following items pertain to promotion and tenure, listed by faculty status. Tenure Track Faculty Statement of Standards and Expectations (DOC) Policy on Appointment, Rank, and Tenure (ART) (PDF) Annual Report on Activities for Academic Year (DOC) Third Year Review (PDF), officially called Policies and Procedures for the Purpose of Review of Faculty Progress Towards Tenure and Promotion During The Third Year Clinical Faculty Policy for Clinical Faculty Evaluation, Reappointment, Promotion and Merit (PDF) Annual Report on Activities for Academic Year (DOC) Lecturers Policy on the Employment of Lecturers (PDF) Annual Report on Activities for Academic Year (DOC) Adjunct Faculty Policy of the Employment of Adjunct Faculty (PDF) Procedures for Promotion from Adjunct I to Adjunct II (PDF)