Patricia Linton Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Retention Reviews Patricia Linton Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Retention Reviews Frequency Scope Evaluative standard Annual until tenure Review of prior academic year except UNAC fourth year comprehensive review Potential for success 2

Retention Review Process UAFT Chair College Peer Review Committee Dean UNAC Regular Retention Chair (tenured) Dean Fourth Year

Format of File Organized by workload category Table of Contents Labels on divider tabs in words (not numbers keyed to another page) One medium-sized binder for retention reviews; no plastic sleeves. Be selective. 4

Contents of Retention File Vita Self-review + Goals & Objectives Workload agreement for period under review Annual Activity Report(s) for period under review Section on each workload category (teaching, research, service) Past reviews (findings & recommendations) Verification of appropriate degree (certified transcript or statement that transcript is on file at OAA; included year to year) 5

Self-Review Address Teaching Service Research / Creative Activity Professional agenda Analyze and evaluate; don’t just list. Thoughtful discussion is valued. Articulate goals & objectives either in a separate section or as part of self-review 6

Contents of File: Teaching List of Courses taught (indicate new preps) Course syllabi Student evaluation summaries * Other suggestions Evaluation by peers Innovations in teaching Evidence of student success Student research Student Showcase Student publication; scholarships; exit tests 7

Contents of File: Service Working toward fulfillment of different types of service, but not necessarily all at once University Departmental committees Faculty governance University committees or task forces Professional (disciplinary, regional or national) Public/Community (professionally related and recognized; not just good citizenship) 8

Contents of File: Research Products of research or creative activity Publication Grants awarded Presentation or exhibition Progress in research agenda Manuscripts in draft? Under review? In revision? Grant proposals submitted Other 9

Contents of File: Professional Development Advancement of professional skills; development of new competencies CAFÉ Disciplinary development New technology 10