Steps in the Evaluation Process
See Appendix M for the dates on which these steps must be accomplished.
 

Whenever an evaluator or an evaluation committee recommends reappointment, tenure, or promotion it has a contractual obligation to give clear and convincing reasons in support of its action.  
 

Whenever the recommendation is against reappointment, tenure, or promotion, the evaluator or evaluation committee has the contractual obligation to provide full and complete reasons for its decision.

Frequency

First year -- Chair's visit only.
Second year and subsequent years before tenure-- Full Evaluation.
 

Reappointment
The criteria used in these evaluations is "professional quality."
 

1--Candidates request evaluation for reappointment by April 1of the previous year and submit materials for evaluation on the required date.
 

2--Procedures for classroom visits

• Evaluators inform candidates of the date and time of the visit and meet with them to discuss the class that they will visit.
  
  

• Evaluators visit the class and meet with candidates to discuss the class
  
  

• Evaluators document their visit on "Appendix D-1" and share it with the candidates
  
  

• Candidates sign the form to certify that they have read it.  Signing the form does not signify agreement with it. 
   

 

3--Evaluation by the Peer Evaluation Committee (PEC)

The PEC consists of 2 tenured members of the candidate's department elected by the department plus one member selected by the candidate.

PECs evaluate candidates for reappointment in the second and fourth years only.
 

Each PEC member visits one class session (any class) following the procedures listed above.
 

The PEC examines the candidates' materials and student evaluation results
 

The PEC votes on its recommendation and documents it on "Appendix D-2."  The PEC submits one "D-2" only.  Minority reports are not allowed.
 

The candidate has 10 calendar-days to respond to the "D-2."  Please don't respond without consulting an MSCA officer.  The candidate returns the signed D-2 and response to the PEC.

Candidates have ten work-days in which to file grievances.  Please contact the Chapter Grievance Officer ASAP.

The PEC transmits all forms and the response along with a statement attesting to having complied with the contract in doing the evaluation to the Department Chairperson.

 

4--Evaluation by the Department Chairperson

The Department Chairperson follows the same procedures as the PEC except that the Chair must visit more classes (one of each type).

Candidates have ten calendar-days in which to respond.

Candidates have ten work-days in which to file grievances.  Please contact the Chapter Grievance Officer ASAP.

 

5--Evaluation by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost Nancy Kleniewski)

The Vice President may consult with the appropriate academic deans.  The Vice President, however, bears full responsibility for the evaluation that appears over her signature.
 

The Vice President's evaluation is documented on "Appendix G" and shared with the candidate who has 7 calendar-days to respond.  Please don't respond without consulting an MSCA officer.  The candidate returns the signed "G" and response to the Vice President.

Candidates have ten work-days in which to file grievances.  Please contact the Chapter Grievance Officer ASAP.
 

Appendix G is a very important document.  Evaluators expect to see it reflected in the candidates' next evaluation.
 

6--Decision of the President

Candidates have ten work-days in which to file grievances.  Please contact the Chapter Grievance Officer ASAP.

Promotion
A Higher Order of Quality May be Required for Promotion to a Higher Rank

Steps 1-4 are as above.
 

5 --Evaluation by the Promotions Committee

The Promotions Committee consists of 7 eligible MSCA unit members elected by MSCA unit members.  No more than one member may come from any department.  The names of Promotion Committee members appear on the Chapter web page.
 

The VP transmits all materials generated in steps 1-4 to the Committee
 

The Committee makes a recommendation to the Vice President.

Candidates have ten calendar-days in which to respond.

Candidates have ten work-days in which to file grievances.  Please contact the Chapter Grievance Officer ASAP.

 

6 -- Evaluation by the Vice President -- as above
 

7-- Decision of the President -- as above except that promotions to professor must be approved by the Board of Trustees.  The same time limits for responses and grievances must be followed.