Faculty Advancement, Success, and Tenure (FAST) Promotion and Tenure George McCabe Faculty Advancement, Success, and Tenure (FAST) October 15, 2013

Outline Introductions Processes Some suggestions

Introductions Me You Prof of Stat, Assoc Dean for Academic Affairs with responsibility for things related to faculty, came to Purdue in 1970 from Columbia/NY, first job after PhD. Human capital at Purdue; it is in the institution’s best interest that you be successful. Pump, not a filter.

Processes Levels of review Department College University Board of Trustees Ranks Tenure Other academic recognitions Assoc profs serve on committees reviewing assistant profs.

Processes Promotion document Your scholarly accomplishments Discovery Learning Engagement Cultural variation within and among departments and colleges National and international recognition Get a copy from your department or college. Journal publications, conference proceedings. Key words; impact and sustainability

Some details Departments will do the most thorough review of your scholarship Reviewers at higher levels will read the letters very carefully

Some suggestions Your promotion document Start it now Think about letter writers Make sure colleagues know what you are doing Get involved professionally Chair sessions Organize workshops

Mentoring Get one (or more) Much more than a source of information about processes Build a trust relationship before you need it If it doesn’t work, start over Be active Don’t be a whiner but make sure that your needs are met We want you to succeed Examples: Bo Li and Mark Ward How often to meet?