Criteria for Review Scholarship Embraces the categories of scholarship outlined in the Carnegie Foundation Report, Scholarship Reconsidered.

Criteria for Review Scholarship Wider perspective of scholarship that encompasses 4 categories: Discovery Traditional research, publications, creative contributions. Investigative. Asks “What can we learn/find?” Integration Inter- or multi-disciplinary research, interpretation, drawing together. Synthesizing. Asks “What do the findings mean?”

Criteria for Review Scholarship Application Connects theory and practice Applied Research Asks “How can knowledge be applied to consequential problems? How can it be helpful to individuals and institutions?” Scholarship of Teaching Study of teaching process/methodology

Criteria for Review Scholarship No unexplained jargon; especially in 2nd, 4th, and tenure review Defend its value Explain its contribution to the field External evidence Pay attention to departmental, college standards

Criteria for Review Service Includes contributions to: Department College University Discipline Community Quantitative and Qualitative Professional Service Applying academic, professional skills

Criteria for Review - Summary For each category, don’t just list accomplishments Include qualitative impact Make your own case in narrative Document in portfolio How does this represent excellence in teaching/scholarship/service? Burden of proof is on the candidate at all times Address recommendations from prior reviews

The Application and Supporting Documents The “Vehicles” for your review Application Narrative Portfolio Personnel (Permanent) File

The Application and Supporting Documents Application narrative Self-evaluative summary. Review accomplishments for the period under consideration. Include discussions of teaching, scholarship and service. Teaching is excellent Scholarship and service together high quality, at least satisfactory in each (For tenure) Involves both qualitative and quantitative forms of assessment.

The Application and Supporting Documents Application narrative Discussion of long and short-term goals, philosophy, methods and strategies for each area. Page limitations (10, 20, 30) Include a CV.

The Application and Supporting Documents Portfolio Examples of your best work Documents and materials representing the scope and quality of your performance. NOT an exhaustive compilation. Representation of your professional “story,” a sample of what you consider the hallmarks of your review period.

The Application and Supporting Documents Portfolio Includes materials that are not necessarily “permanent” (syllabi, course materials), but are ever-evolving. Portfolio should be carefully cross-referenced with the narrative. Organization is critical

The Application and Supporting Documents Personnel (Permanent) File Kept in the Provost’s office and represents a permanent place for appointment and professional advancement materials. Materials automatically placed in this file: student evaluations personnel actions correspondence sent directly to the provost concerning your performance. You may place materials in your personnel file, but you should be selective in what you place here. Should not be a dumping ground – but should only be used for major milestones in your career.

The Application and Supporting Documents Personnel (Permanent) File Companion to your portfolio – but unlike the portfolio, it is permanent. Periodically review your own file so you know how it looks to others. Review personnel policies for procedures concerning personnel files. (Article 1)

Helpful Materials Faculty Personnel Policy Academic Affairs Web Page Articles 3, 5, 7, Appendix 10 Academic Affairs Web Page Campus Academic Personnel Calendar Distributed just prior to the start of Fall semester 2017-2018 Calendar Portfolio Guidelines Located in Appendix 10 of the Faculty Personnel Policies

Helpful Resources UIS Ombudsperson UIS UF Grievance Officer Laurel Newman, lnewm1@uis.edu or ombuds1@uis.edu, 206-7000 or 206-7931 UIS UF Grievance Officer Deborah Anthony, danth2@uis.edu, 206-8340 Informal or formal grievance regarding 2nd & 4th year review, tenure review, and annual review process Will help address problems/concerns that arise during the process Contact early – don’t wait! UIS Personnel Policies Committee Chair