Policy & Committee

Tenure and Promotion Committee

Auspices

The Tenure/Promotion Committee is a standing committee of the College of Design, Art & Performance and receives authority for its actions through the Dean and the Directors' Council.

Charge

The Tenure/Promotion Committee is responsible for reviewing applications for tenure, promotion, and/or midpoint reviews, and advises the Dean and Directors of the College of Design, Art & Performance of its recommendations. The committee reports to the Dean on matters pertaining to the qualifications of each candidate for tenure, promotion, and/or midpoint review. Responsibilities include the review and evaluation of the candidate's application materials and supporting documentation. The committee will also advise the Dean, Directors, and faculty of the College on the format of the application materials, the criteria for its evaluation, and shall aid them in developing, reviewing and updating the format and criteria in accordance with the University Guidelines for Tenure and Promotion. Additionally, the Committee will consult the Tenure and Promotion Guidelines developed by each individual School when evaluating applicants in that unit.

Operating Procedure

The committee will develop its own operating procedures in accordance with the College Bylaws and University Guidelines for Tenure and Promotio