Retention Reviews Patricia Linton Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences August 1, 2008

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

Retention Review Process UAFT –Chair –Peer Committee –Dean UNAC Regular Retention –Chair (tenured) –Dean Fourth Year –Chair (tenured) –Peer Committee –Dean –Provost –Chancellor (on request )

Contents of File (1) Table of Contents (strongly recommended) Vita Workload agreement for period under review Annual Activity Report Self-review + Goals & Objectives Section on each workload category (teaching, research, service) All past reviews (findings & recommendations) Verification of appropriate degree (certified transcript, included year to year)

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

Contents of File: Teaching Summary or Introduction (recommended) Course syllabi Student evaluation summaries * Other suggestions –Evaluation by peers –Innovations in teaching –Evidence of student success Student research Student Showcase Acceptance in graduate programs other

Contents of File: Service Summary or Introduction (recommended) At the point of standing for tenure or promotion, be able to show different levels of service –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)

Contents of File: Research Summary or Introduction (recommended) Products of research or creative activity –Publication –Progress toward publication (peer reviewed and in revision? under review? –Presentation or exhibition –Grants awarded –Grant proposals submitted –Other

Contents of File: Professional Development Summary or Introduction Advancement of professional skills; development of new competencies –CAFÉ –Disciplinary development –New technology

Select Resist the temptation to include every note, card, handout, flyer, Be realistic about how much reviewers will be able to read attentively. Limit the overall bulk. Present in a binder of reasonable and manageable size.

Section Summaries or Introductions Preview / mini Table of Contents –Teaching List courses taught Indicate new preps or innovations –Research / Creative Activity List publications, grants, etc. Brief discussion of key details – whatever you particularly want a reviewer to notice One page maximum

Format of File Organize by workload category (multi-year files not organized by year) Labels on divider tabs (not numbers keyed to another page) No plastic sleeves One medium-sized binder for retention reviews