Section 8-B1425. EVALUATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

 

1425.1A faculty member shall be expected to strive continually for personal growth, to search for new ideas, and to avoid complacency with the level of his or her own personal intellectual development.

 

1425.2Scholarship shall be broadly defined, and shall not be viewed as synonymous with formal publication. Nevertheless, scholarship shall be expected to eventually appear in tangible form, be the result of thoughtful labor, and be disseminated to and warrant recognition by an audience capable of appreciating or assessing its value, having in mind its special characteristics and purpose.

 

1425.3Study with peers and experts in the field, advanced study, and similar professional activities may be considered as evidence of professional growth.

 

1425.4Evidence of professional growth which leads to improved capabilities of credentials shall be a significant element of evaluation.

 

1425.5Indications of scholarship and other professional growth and development activities may include the following:

 

(a)Evidence of original research in progress;

 

(b)Publication in professional journals;

 

(c)Creative works, shows, and performances;

 

(d)Technical or vocational activities, products or programs, inventions, and patents;

 

(e)Development of improved instructional materials or methods which have been copyrighted or disseminated;

 

(f)Participation in the activities of professional, technical, and industrial societies;

 

(g)Authorships or editorships; and

 

(h)Consultantships or special activities that bring significant prestige and honor to the University.

 

1425.6In each case, the quality of the work produced, or the level and intensity of the active participation, shall be the dominate factor in assessing performance in this category.

 

1425.7The performance required for a rating of "Good" in this category shall be commensurate with rank.