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Promotion and Tenure Conference Eric B. Kmiec, Ph.D., University P&T Committee March 14, 2007

Promotion and Tenure Conference Eric B. Kmiec, Ph.D., University P&T Committee March 14, 2007. Role of University Promotion and Tenure Committee Mechanism of Review Key Features of the Portfolio Organization Completeness Supporting documents Candidate’s statement. What Makes a Good File?

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Promotion and Tenure Conference Eric B. Kmiec, Ph.D., University P&T Committee March 14, 2007

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  1. Promotion and Tenure ConferenceEric B. Kmiec, Ph.D., University P&T CommitteeMarch 14, 2007 • Role of University Promotion and Tenure Committee • Mechanism of Review • Key Features of the Portfolio • Organization • Completeness • Supporting documents • Candidate’s statement

  2. What Makes a Good File? • Department guidelines for promotion • Clear, precise and summarized • Hire letter/appointment letter • What percentage of research/teaching? • Chairman’s letter explaining negative votes • Why split votes? • Reputable outside references • Avoid friends! • Honest letters can be dicey. It’s OK • Avoid overexplaining bad reference letters • Honest representation of funding • Group grants count but…..! • Be precise with rebuttal letters • Don’t whine!

  3. What Makes a Bad File? • Files the size of Mt. Everest • Badly organized files • Letters that do not support hiring criteria • Did they meet expectations? • Moving target as years go on • Unclear departmental rules • Misrepresenting funding/scholarly activities

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