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Retention Reviews. Patricia Linton Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences. 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
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Retention Reviews Patricia Linton Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
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 • College Peer Review Committee • Dean UNAC • Regular Retention • Chair (tenured) • Dean • Fourth Year
Format of File • Organized by workload category • Table of Contents • Labels on divider tabs in words (not numbers keyed to another page) • One medium-sized binder for retention reviews; no plastic sleeves. Be selective.
Contents of Retention File • Vita • Self-review + Goals & Objectives • Workload agreement for period under review • Annual Activity Report(s) for period under review • Section on each workload category (teaching, research, service) • Past reviews (findings & recommendations) • Verification of appropriate degree (certified transcript or statement that transcript is on file at OAA; 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 • List of Courses taught (indicate new preps) • Course syllabi • Student evaluation summaries * • Other suggestions • Evaluation by peers • Innovations in teaching • Evidence of student success • Student research • Student Showcase • Student publication; scholarships; exit tests
Contents of File: Service • Working toward fulfillment of different types of service, but not necessarily all at once • 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 • Products of research or creative activity • Publication • Grants awarded • Presentation or exhibition • Progress in research agenda • Manuscripts in draft? Under review? In revision? • Grant proposals submitted • Other
Contents of File: Professional Development • Advancement of professional skills; development of new competencies • CAFÉ • Disciplinary development • New technology