1. SCC Tenure Process
November 9, 2016

2. Growth through the Tenure Process
General trend of involvement:
Start in department
Broaden to division
Then, College and community contributions

3. Appointment Review Committee (ARC)
Upon hiring a tenure-track faculty member, the College convenes an Appointment Review Committee or ARC.
The ARC engages in a rigorous 360-degree assessment of tenure-track faculty.
The formation of the ARC and the tenure review process are governed by Washington State law and by the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

4. ARC’s 360-° Review of Candidate
Self Evaluation
Administrative Evaluations
Peer Evaluations
Student Evaluations
Classroom Observations
Candidate
Candidate

5. Members of the ARC Tenure-track candidate
Administrator (usually a dean)
Three tenured faculty members
One from the candidate’s academic discipline
One from a related discipline
One additional tenured faculty member
A currently-enrolled full-time Shoreline student

6. ARC Reports SHORT REPORTS: 1st quarter – report 1
4th quarter – report 3
7th quarter –report 5
LONG/COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS:
2nd quarter – report 2
5th quarter – report 4
8th quarter – report 6
It is the ARC Chair’s responsibility to get the reports in on time.

7. Candidate’s Resume or Vita
Education
Work history
Presentations/publications
Special accomplishments, etc.

8. Administrative Evaluation
Candidate’s assignments and activities to date
Candidate’s strengths
Growth since last report (accreditation expectation)
Opportunities for growth
Assurance Regarding Committee Procedure

9. Committee Recommendations
Candidate’s strengths
Growth since last report
Opportunities for growth
Committee Recommendation Prescribed by Article VIII

10. Questions? Clarifications?

11. Self-Evaluation (Should be well-organized and concise)
Progress on previous goals
Goals and plans for upcoming year

12. Peer Evaluations Interaction with Peers Professional knowledge
Direct feedback from tenured faculty peers on:
Interaction with Peers
Professional knowledge
Interaction with Students
General comments
This is not intended to be a class observation.

13. Committee Observations
Direct feedback from ARC members on candidate’s interactions with students in classroom setting
ARC members each observe candidate once per quarter
Classroom observations describe:
Lesson Content and Design
Learning Environment
Strengths
Effectiveness of Instructional Approach
Other Suggested Approaches for Enhancing Student Learning

14. Student Evaluations
Direct feedback on the candidate’s interactions with students while carrying out professional responsibilities:
Strengths
Evidence of growth
Areas for future growth

15. Watch for High Engagement
Professional Learning
opportunities!