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

2. 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?”

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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
Calendar
Portfolio Guidelines
Located in Appendix 10 of the Faculty Personnel Policies

15. Helpful Resources UIS Ombudsperson UIS UF Grievance Officer
Laurel Newman, or or
UIS UF Grievance Officer
Deborah Anthony,
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