| Part
I. General Statement |
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| In developing these Guidelines, the Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (FAPTC) has made certain basic assumptions. These are: |
| A.
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All appointments, including appointments with tenure, will be reviewed by the FAPTC with respect to appropriateness of rank and track status. |
| B. |
Academic advancement (promotion and/or granting of tenure) is not automatic but is based on meritorious achievements over and above mere competency, which is expected of all faculty at all times. |
| C. |
The FAPTC, representing the faculty at large has a responsibility
to the institution for maintaining a faculty of excellence and to the candidate for recognizing, encouraging, and rewarding achievement. |
| D. |
Flexibility should be maintained in balancing distinguished
productivity in one area against less meritorious accomplishments in another. Whatever the measures of activity evaluated,
the emphasis should be the effectiveness and productivity of the individual. |
| E. |
It is expected that individuals appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor will have demonstrated commitment to an academic career and evidence of independent achievement and scholarship, it follows that appointment or promotion to the higher ranks will be based on demonstrated scholarly achievement (See Attachment A). |
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Academic achievement is usually related to experience and length of service. For this reason it is recommended that there be minimum periods of service in the various academic ranks prior to a recommendation for promotion. The computation of the length of service in rank will not include appointments at previous institutions. However, accomplishment at previous institutions will be considered in the tenure review. |
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The
recommended minimum periods of service are: |
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| Assistant
Professor |
Three
years from appointment |
| Associate
Professor |
Three
years from appointment |
| Tenure |
Three
years on the tenure track |
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These
periods are not mandatory and do not preclude the accelerated
advancement of a faculty member demonstrating evidence of
unusual achievement and exceptional promise of continued growth. |
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Additional
parameters are pertinent sections of the Regents’ Rules
and Regulations of The University of Texas System. |
| G. |
It
is important that the extent to which the candidate works
for the common good and participates in the everyday affairs
of the institution not be overlooked. Activities that serve
to interface the School with the community, administrative
responsibilities, and committee work are essential to the
welfare of the institution. Activities of this type that supplement
but do not replace achievements in teaching, clinical practice
or research are worthy of consideration in evaluating a candidate.
The Chair should supply specific documentation of such contributions
to the FAPTC when proposing a candidate. |
| H. |
The
criteria for appointment at a particular rank are the same
as those for promotion to that rank. |
| I. |
The
Guidelines in this document are specific to The University
of Texas Dental Branch at Houston (UTDB) and are valid to
the extent that they comply with the Rules and Regulations
of Board of the Regents of The University of Texas System
(Regents’ Rules) and The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston Handbook of Operating Procedures. |
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Part II. Guidelines Regarding Full Time Faculty |
| Section
1. Tracks |
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The
members of the UTDB fulltime faculty are appointed to and
may be promoted within one of the following pathways/tracks
as further defined below. Those tracks include the Tenure
Track (Clinical Educator Pathway or Scientist Educator
Pathway); the Non Tenure Clinical Educator Track; and
the Non Tenure Research Track. |
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Appointment
to a tenure track position requires a national search. Members
of the faculty in this track should be those who strive to
make significant original contributions to the body of knowledge
in their dental specialties or scientific disciplines in addition
to demonstrating excellence in teaching. Members of the faculty
who elect this track must be considered for tenure in accordance
with the Regents’ Rules as elucidated in Appendix C:
Guidelines for Tenure 4.06, Handbook of Operating Procedures.
http://www.uth.tmc.edu/ut_general/admin_fin/planning/pub/hoop/complete_toc.html#chap4
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i.
Clinician/Educator Pathway to Tenure
Full
time members of the faculty whose professional activity
involves a major commitment to clinical teaching and service
will be appointed to this pathway on the tenure track. Primary
appointments on this pathway may be held in any clinical
department and promotion will be based on peer-recognized
clinical achievements and scholarship within one's clinical
discipline. Members of the faculty appointed to this pathway
will be individuals who are committed to clinical education
and patient care. The faculty members on this pathway must
serve as exemplary clinical role models for students and
residents.
Advancement
on the Clinician/Educator Pathway will be granted to individuals
with documented excellence in clinical teaching and practice,
peer esteem and scholarly activity in the form of documentable
contributions to the corpus of knowledge in their areas.
Such contributions should include peer-reviewed original
papers, review articles, book chapters, and other forms
of scholarly work. Extramural funding is not required but
documentation of teaching excellence is expected. Criteria
for Promotion are described in Section 2.
Faculty
on this pathway may be considered for the award of tenure
according to the criteria set out in Section iv.
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ii.
Scientist/Educator Pathway to Tenure
Members
of the faculty whose professional activity involves a major
commitment to research and teaching will be appointed to this
pathway on the tenure track. Faculty appointed to this pathway
should strive to make significant scholarly contributions
to the body of knowledge in their dental specialties or scientific
disciplines in addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching.
Although faculty appointed to this pathway may participate
in clinical teaching and patient care, it is expected that
a majority of their professional activity will be devoted
to scientific research and education. Advancement along this
pathway will ordinarily be awarded to faculty who demonstrate
a significant body of focused independent research and research
support that results in peer esteem at the national or international
level and excellence in classroom and/or chairside teaching,
where applicable. Criteria for Promotion within Tracks are
described in Section 2. http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/prof-develop/Prof-Devdocs/appttenure.htm#section2
Faculty
on this pathway may be considered for the award of tenure
according to the criteria in Section iv.
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iii.
Criteria for Appointment in the Tenure Track |
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Clinical
Faculty
The
minimum requirement for clinical dental faculty hired on the
tenure track requires a DDS/DMD degree from an American Dental
Association (ADA) accredited dental school plus the completion
of a GPR or AEGD, completion of a certificate program (for
specialties), two years experience in clinical practice, or
an advanced degree in a pertinent discipline. Faculty hired
on this track that are graduates of an American Dental Association
(ADA) accredited United States dental school must also have
a license to practice dentistry in at least one state in the
United States. Faculty not licensed in the State of Texas
must obtain either a Faculty or Full Active License to practice
dentistry in the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment
at UTDB.
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Basic
Science Faculty
The
minimum requirement for basic science dental faculty hired
on the tenure track is completion of a doctorate in a pertinent
discipline. |
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Dental Hygiene Faculty
The
minimum requirement for dental hygiene faculty hired on the
tenure track is completion of a master’s degree in a
pertinent discipline and a license to practice dental hygiene
in at least one state in the United States. Faculty
not licensed in the State of Texas must obtain either a Faculty
or Full Active License to practice dental hygiene in the State
of Texas within six (6) months of employment at UTDB.
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iv.
Awarding of Tenure
The
award of tenure indicates a pledge of continuing appointment
by the University and as such, it is granted only to those
individuals who have demonstrated a significant commitment
to this University, documented academic achievement, and the
expectation of ongoing scholarship. Ultimately the Board of
Regents awards tenure after review at the school and university
level.
Faculty
whose professional and scholarly activities result in
peer esteem which is recognized at the national/international
level, who have made sustained and focused contributions
to the scientific literature in the form of peer-reviewed
publications, who have made significant contributions
to the institution, and who have demonstrated excellence
in teaching may be considered for the award of tenure
(See Appendix C: Guidelines for Tenure 4.06, Handbook
of Operating Procedures).
http://www.uth.tmc.edu/ut_general/admin_fin/planning/pub/hoop/complete_toc.html#chap4
Tenure
may be granted at the time of promotion to Associate Professor
or the award of tenure may be deferred pending completion
of a longer period of service provided the candidate does
not exceed the probationary period set out in the Regents’
Rules. Tenure is generally not awarded at the time of initial
appointment at the UTDB. Request for exceptions to this
policy may be made for appointees to senior positions or
those already awarded tenure elsewhere within The University
of Texas System.
Tenure
must be awarded no later than the 8th year of service at
the UT-Houston following appointment at the rank of Instructor
or above on the tenure track. To be considered for the award
of tenure, a faculty member must have a current appointment
on the tenure track. A faculty member who demonstrates that
certain personal circumstances may impede his/her progress
toward achieving tenure within the required probationary
period may make a written request for extension of the probationary
period. Such requests must be submitted to the President
through the Department Chair and the Dean and are normally
limited to one academic year.
In
making a decision to recommend the award of tenure, the
FAPTC will evaluate the individual’s achievements
within the context of the amount of time required for such
achievement. For faculty members who have a considerable
amount of service on a non-tenure track prior to being considered
for the award of tenure, the Committee will consider the
reasons for the candidate’s service on such a track
(i.e., FMLA leaves, departmental needs, or assignment to
administrative or other non-academic duties within the UTHSC-H)
in making this determination.
If
tenure is not awarded before the end of the 8th year on
the tenure track, the faculty member will receive notice
that he/she will not be reappointed on a tenure track at
the end of the 9th year. An application for tenure can be
made during the 9th year even though a letter of non-reappointment
has been received. If tenure is awarded prior to August
31st of the 9th year, the letter will be rescinded (See
HOOP 4.06, Section 8). Consideration for tenure in the 9th
year will be made only under extraordinary circumstances.
All
candidates for tenure will be submitted to the university
level. Upon approval at the university level, all candidates
for tenure will be submitted to the UTHSC-H president for
consideration. If the president endorses the faculty member’s
promotion or tenure, he or she will forward a recommendation
for tenure to The UT System Board of Regents for approval
as part of the institutional budget. The Regents’
approval of the institutional budget is considered notification
to the UTHSC-H president that promotion nominations included
in the budget are approved. Tenure becomes effective as
of September 1st of the forthcoming fiscal year. The dean
will notify the faculty member of the approval by means
of the next annual appointment letter.
If
the award of tenure is not recommended, such faculty may
apply for reappointment on one of the non-tenure tracks,
provided they have not made more than one other change in
track during their period of appointment at UTHSC-H.
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| B. Non
Tenure Tracks |
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i. Clinical Educator Track |
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Clinical
Faculty
Members of the faculty
appointed to this track will be individuals who devote the
majority of their time to clinical teaching and patient care.
The minimum requirement for faculty hired on this track is
completion of a GPR or AEGD, completion of a certificate program
(for specialties), or two years experience in clinical practice.
Faculty hired to teach on this track that are graduates of
an ADA accredited dental school must also have a license to
practice dentistry in at least one state in the United States.
Faculty
not licensed in the State of Texas must obtain either a Faculty
or Full Active License to practice dentistry in the State
of Texas within six (6) months of employment at UTDB. |
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Dental
Hygiene Faculty
The minimum requirement
for dental hygiene faculty hired on this track is completion
of a master’s degree in a pertinent discipline and a
license to practice dental hygiene in at least one state in
the United States. Those who work full time will participate
in didactic teaching, clinical, and service activities. Faculty
not licensed in the State of Texas must obtain either a Faculty
or Full Active License to practice dental hygiene in the State
of Texas within six (6) months of employment at UTDB. |
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Criteria
for Appointment on the Clinical Educator Track
Faculty on this track
are expected to contribute to the mission and functioning
of the school by participating in some service and demonstrating
a scholarly approach to teaching and clinical activities.
Service activities may include, but are not limited to participation
in UTDB and/or Health Science Center committees, and service
in professional organizations. A broader definition of scholarship,
as set forth in the Health Science Center Statement on Scholarship,
should be applied. A scholarly approach to teaching, service,
and clinical activities may be demonstrated by, but is not
limited to: |
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- Disseminating
clinical knowledge
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Presenting table clinics
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Sponsoring table clinics
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Contributing to the development, maintenance, and implementation
of excellent residency programs.
- Participation
and/or holding office in local, state, national and/or
international dental societies.
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Presentations
at national organizations
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Serving on committees of national organizations
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Research
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Development of clinically related electives
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Membership on test construction boards for the National
Board Examinations
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Board certification in a dental specialty
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Presenting
continuing education courses
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Referrals
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Requests for consultation
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Taking continuing education courses
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Participation in forums for the discussion of clinical
problems.
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Faculty
hired for the clinical educator track, who have been properly
credentialed and who have been approved by the chair and FAPTC,
may with the approval of the Dean of the UTDB, be offered
a 3-year appointment. The UTDB can terminate this appointment
for cause, which may include poor performance, criminal activities,
or activities not deemed to be in the best interest of the
school, other faculty, students or staff. Termination would
be initiated by the chair and approved by the Dean. At the
end of the successful completion of the first 3-year appointment,
the department chair may recommend the faculty member for
an additional 3-year appointment. The FAPTC will review the
performance of the individual and recommend either approval
or denial for an additional 3-year appointment. The recommendation
of an additional 3-year appointment will require the ultimate
approval of the Dean. Additional 3-year appointments could
be offered to the individual conditional on continued favorable
evaluations by the chair and the FAPTC and with consent of
the Dean. If, after a favorable three or six-year review the
faculty member’s appointment is not renewed, an explanation
from the department chair should be submitted to the Dean,
the faculty member, and the FAPTC. |
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ii. Research Track |
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Members
of the faculty appointed on this track are those who devote
the majority of their time to research and are generally funded
on non-state funds. Faculty who receive part of their salary
from state funds are also expected to contribute to the mission
and functioning of the UTDB by participating in some teaching
and service. Service activities may include, but are not limited
to, participating in UTDB and/or Health Science Center committees,
and service in professional organizations. Teaching activities
may include, but are not limited to, lectures, mentoring faculty,
graduate and undergraduate students, being a member of a thesis
committee, and participation in seminars. Evidence of research
excellence may include, but is not limited to: |
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- Assessment
of the significance of original contributions to the literature.
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Demonstrated accomplishment or evidence of potential accomplishment
as an independent investigator.
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Assessment of the quality of the journals in which contributions
are published. It is recognized that books, review chapters,
and the like represent significant contributions
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Citations of candidate’s work by other investigators
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Peer reviewed research support from federal, private,
and/or industrial sources
- The
amount and duration of grant support
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Publications in refereed journals
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Invitations to participate in symposia
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Contributing to review articles and book chapters
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Serving as a consultant to government agencies
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Internal and external peer esteem
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Faculty
members appointed to the Research track are hired on a year-to-year
appointment. Yearly appointment renewal will be at the recommendation
of the department chair. The faculty member will be evaluated
annually by the department chair and every six years by the
Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. A copy of each
evaluation will go to the faculty member, the department chair,
and the Dean. Therefore, the faculty member’s continued
employment depends on annual recommendations by the department
chair and periodic evaluation by the FAPTC. If, after favorable
annual and the state-mandated Six-Year reviews, the faculty
member’s appointment is not renewed, an explanation
from the department chair should be submitted to the faculty
member, FAPTC, and Dean. |
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| Section
2. Criteria for Promotion within Tracks |
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A.
Tenure Track |
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Promotion
on the Clinician Educator Pathway or the Scientist Educator
Pathway on the tenure track indicates that the individual
has made tangible contributions in more than one area of academic
life. Given the diverse needs of a dental school, it is recognized
that exceptional accomplishment in one of the areas of teaching,
research, and service may offset diminished activity in another
area. Some semblance of balance should be expected. |
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A-1
Teaching Activities |
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It
is assumed that all faculty members will participate in the
teaching program and mission of the school. It
is important, however, for the committee to know the extent
to which a faculty member is involved in teaching programs
and the quality and effectiveness of this effort, in other
words, the degree to which the institution relies upon the
teaching activities of the candidate. The committee should
be provided with more specific information than the statement
that the faculty member “teaches” or is a “good
teacher.” Although difficult to measure, teaching
efforts can be evaluated more critically than this, even
if only by a subjective analysis of what impact the loss
of the services of the candidate would have on the teaching
program. Peer review would be an important part of any mechanisms
of evaluation.
The
degree of involvement in undergraduate and graduate dental
education will vary from one individual to another. It may
be clinical; it may be didactic, or even modular depending
on the department and needs involved. A list of criteria
indicating accomplishments may include, but is not limited
to:
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a) |
The
extent to which the candidate is engaged in clinical teaching
and/or patient care and the quality of patient care rendered
under his/her supervision |
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b) |
Supervisory
organization of a course or elective |
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c) |
Development
of innovative teaching methods, demonstration models, and/or
self instructional materials |
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d) |
Evidence
of increased student learning effected by the faculty member |
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e) |
Peer
review |
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f) |
Improved
methods for evaluation of student performances |
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g) |
Critical
perceptiveness in evaluating students’ skills |
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h) |
Student
awards |
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i) |
Student
reviews |
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j) |
Contribution
to development and maintenance of excellent residency programs |
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k) |
Advising
masters; and/or Ph.D. students and serving on thesis committee |
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l) |
Preceptorship
activities |
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m) |
Continuing
education courses presented |
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n) |
Informal
teaching activities |
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This
includes, but is not limited to, substantive contribution
of time and effort to professional and community organizations. |
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A-2
Scholarly Activities |
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In
addition to the criteria listed in the Statement on Scholarship
(see Attachment B), criteria that are useful in evaluating
the candidate may include, but are not limited to: |
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a) |
Assessment
of the significance of original contributions to the literature,
including publications of clinical or scientific reviews,
chapters, or monographs, case reports, improved methods of
dental treatment, innovative solutions to special clinical
problems, and new or improved dental instrumentation |
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b) |
Presentation
and attendance at continuing education courses, attainment
of special levels of recognition such as FAGD or diplomat
status in a specialty, and presentation of clinical cases
at dental meetings |
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c) |
Research
support from federal, private, and/or industrial sources |
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d) |
Citations
of candidate’s work by other investigators |
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e) |
Collaborative
research |
| The
FAPTC recognizes the tendency to equate research productivity
with the number of publications. It also recognizes that the
nature of the research interests of the candidate may be such
that significant publications can occur only infrequently.
Considerations will also be given to the extent to which the
candidate is engaged in other activities, which contribute
to the intellectual and functional life of the institution. |
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A-3
Peer Esteem |
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Additional
information that would be of assistance to the committee relates
to evidence of the esteem in which his or her peers at international,
national, and local levels hold the candidate. This may include,
but is not limited to: |
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a)
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Letters
from referees who hold an academic rank equivalent to, or
higher than, the rank being proposed for the candidate |
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b) |
Positions
of leadership or responsibility in organizations, agencies,
and professional societies |
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c) |
Appointments
to editorial boards of scientific journals |
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d) |
Participation
in NIH study sections, consultant panels, advisory boards,
or the equivalent |
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e) |
Career
development awards or the equivalent |
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f) |
Visiting
faculty or invited lectureship appointments |
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g) |
Evidence
of inter-institutional collegiality, manifested by a positive
working relationship with other faculty members at the institution |
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h) |
Organization
of symposia or state, national, or international meetings |
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i) |
Invitations
to speak at symposia or give seminars at other institutions |
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A-4
Service Activities |
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In
evaluating such candidates, consideration will be given to: |
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a) |
Committee
service at UTDB and UTHSC-H levels |
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b) |
Service
outside UTHSC-H in local or national dental or health-related
organizations |
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c) |
Other
projects as assigned. |
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A-5
Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor |
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a) |
Minimum
period of service at the Dental Branch of 3 years
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b) |
Actively
working on specialty board certification, if applicable (Applicability
will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Appointment,
Promotion, and Tenure Committee) |
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c) |
A
strong record in teaching and scholarship with activity in
service |
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A-6
Promotion from Associate Professor to Professor |
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In
addition to satisfying the criteria for promotion to Associate
Professor, the candidate should show evidence of: |
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a) |
National
and/or international reputation in the candidate’s field
and recognition as an expert in that field |
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b) |
Specialty
board certification, if applicable (Applicability will be
determined on a case-by-case basis by the Appointment, Promotion,
and Tenure Committee) |
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c) |
Active
mentoring of other faculty |
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d) |
Evidence
of external funding for research |
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B.
Non Tenure Tracks |
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Clinical
Educator Track |
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Teaching
Activities
Facuty
members appointed to this track will be individuals who
devote the majority of their time to clinical teaching and
patient care.
It
is important for the committee to know the extent to which
a faculty member is involved in teaching programs and the
quality and effectiveness of this effort - in other words,
the degree to which the institution relies upon the teaching
activities of the candidate. The committee should be provided
with more specific information than the statement that the
faculty member “teaches” or is a “good
teacher.” Although difficult to measure, teaching
efforts can be evaluated more critically than this even
if only by a subjective analysis of what impact the loss
of the services of the candidate would have on the teaching
program. Peer review would be an important part of any mechanisms
of evaluation.
The
degree of involvement in undergraduate and graduate dental
education will vary from one individual to another. It may
be clinical; it may be didactic, or even modular depending
on the department and needs involved.
A list of criteria indicating accomplishment may include, but is not limited to: |
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|
a) |
The
extent to which the candidate is engaged in clinical teaching
and/or patient care and the quality of patient care rendered
under his/her supervision |
| |
|
b) |
Supervisory
organization of a course or elective |
| |
|
c) |
Development
of innovative teaching methods, demonstration models, and/or
self instructional materials |
| |
|
d) |
Evidence
of increased student learning effected by the faculty member |
| |
|
e) |
Peer
review |
| |
|
f) |
Improved
methods for evaluation of student performances |
| |
|
g) |
Critical
perceptiveness in evaluating students’ skills |
| |
|
h) |
Student
awards |
| |
|
i) |
Student
reviews |
| |
|
j) |
Contribution
to development and maintenance of excellent residency programs |
| |
|
k) |
Advising
masters; and/or Ph.D. students and serving on thesis committee |
| |
|
l) |
Preceptorship
activities |
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|
m) |
Continuing
education courses presented |
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n) |
Informal
teaching activities |
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Scholarly
Activities |
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|
In
addition to the criteria listed in the Statement on Scholarship
(see Attachment B), criteria that are useful in evaluating
the candidate may but are not limited to: |
| |
|
a) |
Assessment
of the significance of original contributions to the literature,
including publications of clinical or scientific reviews,
chapters, or monographs, case reports, improved methods of
dental treatment, innovative solutions to special clinical
problems, and new or improved dental instrumentation |
| |
|
b) |
Presentation
and attendance at continuing education courses, attainment
of special levels of recognition such as FAGD or diplomat
status in a specialty, and presentation of clinical cases
at dental meetings |
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|
c) |
Research
support from federal, private, and/or industrial sources |
| |
|
d) |
Citations
of candidate’s work by other investigators |
| |
|
e) |
Collaborative
research |
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|
The
FAPTC recognizes the tendency to equate research productivity
with the number of publications. It also recognizes that
the nature of the research interests of the candidate may
be such that significant publications can occur only infrequently.
Considerations will also be given to the extent to which
the candidate is engaged in other activities hat contribute
to the intellectual and functional life of the institution. |
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Peer
Esteem |
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|
Additional
information that would be of assistance to the committee relates
to evidence of the esteem in which his or her peers at international,
national, and local levels hold the candidate. This may include,
but is not limited to: |
| |
|
a) |
Letters
from referees who hold an academic rank equivalent to, or
higher than, the rank being proposed for the candidate |
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|
b) |
Positions
of leadership or responsibility in organizations, agencies,
and professional societies |
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|
c) |
Appointments
to editorial boards of scientific journals |
| |
|
d) |
Visiting
faculty or invited lectureship appointments |
| |
|
e) |
Evidence
of inter-institutional collegiality, manifested by a positive
working relationship with other faculty members at the institution |
| |
|
f) |
Organization
of symposia or state, national, or international meetings |
| |
|
g) |
Invitations
to speak at symposia or give seminars at other institutions |
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Service Activities |
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|
In evaluating such candidates, consideration will be given to: |
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a) |
Committee service at UTDB and UTHSC-H levels |
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|
b) |
Service outside UTHSC-H in local or national dental or health-related organizations |
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c) |
Other projects as assigned. |
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This includes, but is not limited to, substantive contribution of time and effort to professional and community organizations. |
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Promotion
from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor |
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a) |
Minimum
period of service at the Dental Branch of 3 years |
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b) |
Actively
working on specialty board certification, if applicable (applicability
will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Appointment,
Promotion, and Tenure Committee) |
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c) |
Strong
teaching record (See Part II, Section 2, A-1) |
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Evidence
of activity in local or national dental organizations |
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Promotion
from Associate Professor to Professor |
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In
addition to satisfying the criteria for promotion to Associate
Professor, the candidate should show evidence of: |
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National
and/or international reputation in the candidate’s field,
and recognition as an expert in that field |
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Specialty
board certification (if applicable) |
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Active
mentoring of other faculty |
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Research Track |
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Scholarly Activities |
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In
addition to the criteria listed in the Statement on Scholarship
(see Attachment B), criteria that are useful in evaluating
the candidate may include, but are not limited to: |
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Assessment of the significance of original
contributions to the literature, including publications of clinical or scientific reviews, chapters, or monographs,
case reports, improved methods of dental treatment, innovative solutions to special clinical problems, and new or improved dental instrumentation |
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Citations
of candidate's work by other investigataors |
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Research
support from federal, private, and/or industrial sources |
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Collaborative
research |
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Presentation
and attendance at continuing education courses, attainment
of special levels of recognition such as FAGD or diplomat
status in a specialty, and presentation of clinical cases
at dental meetings |
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The
FAPTC recognizes the tendency to equate research productivity
with the number of publications. It also recognizes that
the nature of the research interests of the candidate may
be such that significant publications can occur only infrequently.
Considerations will also be given to the extent to which
the candidate is engaged in other activities which contribute
to the intellectual and functional life of the institution. |
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Peer Esteem |
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Additional
information that would be of assistance to the committee relates to evidence of the esteem in which his or her peers at
international, national, and local levels hold the candidate. This may include, but is not limited to: |
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Letters
from referees who hold an academic rank equivalent to, or
higher than, the rank being proposed for the candidate |
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Positions
of leadership or responsibility in organizations, agencies,
and professional societies |
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c) |
Appointments
to editorial boards of scientific journals |
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Visiting
faculty or invited lectureship appointments |
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Evidence
of inter-institutional collegiality, manifested by a positive
working relationship with other faculty members at the institution |
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f) |
Organization
of symposia or state, national, or international meetings |
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Invitations
to speak at symposia or give seminars at other institutions |
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Promotion
from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor |
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a) |
Minimum
period of service at the Dental Branch of 3 years |
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b) |
Evidence
of ability to function as an independent investigator or a
principal investigator |
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Evidence
of establishing a record in securing external funding |
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d) |
Participation
in national or international meetings |
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e) |
Strong
publication record |
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Promotion
from Associate Professor to Professor |
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In
addition to satisfying the criteria for promotion to Associate
Professor, the candidate should show evidence of: |
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National
and/or international reputation in the candidate’s field
and recognition as an expert in that field |
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Functioning
more in advisory roles (such as being a journal editor, a
member of NIH study sections, member of in-house review panels,
etc.) |
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At
the time of appointment, fulltime faculty members will
be assigned to either the tenure track (Clinical Educator
Pathway or Scientist Educator Pathway) or one of the
non-tenure tracks (Clinical Educator or Research).
Faculty
members appointed on the tenure track but who have not
attained a tenured appointment may, upon the recommendation
of the department chair and the concurrence of the Dean,
change from the tenure track to one of the non-tenure
tracks at any time during the first nine years of appointment.
This change of paths is contingent on availability of
positions. It allows for one change from the tenure
track to a non-tenure track and back to the tenure track,
if so desired. Change back from a non-tenure track position
to a tenure track position will always require approval
of the department chair, review by the FAPTC, and approval
of the Dean.
If
tracks are changed, any year in the tenure track in
which the faculty member has completed at least nine
months of academic service will count toward the nine-year
limitation for application for tenure, even if the fulltime
employment in the tenure track is intermittent.
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Scholarship
will usually produce tangible results. However, due to the
varied backgrounds, training and interests of faculty engaged
in dental education, the results of cholarship may take
a variety of forms. |
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Teachers
evidence scholarship when they fulfill the obligation of continued
education in their own field, and stimulate active learning
and a spirit of inquiry among the students. Some signs that
teachers stimulate student inquiry include but are not limited
to, sponsorship of table clinics, supervision of student research
projects, service on research supervisory committees, training
of post-doctoral fellows, interns, and residents, and mentoring
and advising students. The presentation of up-to-date and
innovative teaching materials including but not limited to,
new clinical techniques, new courses, new lectures, new monographs
and audiovisual materials, and new instructional design may
also evidence teaching scholarship. Such scholarship may result
in presentations at professional meetings, textbooks, or contributions
to teaching consortiums. Additional avenues for this scholarship
may include participation in interdisciplinary teaching efforts
as well as cooperation with the public school systems by upervising
high school student projects and tutorials. |
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Scholarship
of Discovery |
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The
discovery-oriented scholar may be involved in either basic
or clinical research, or both, and will report original research
findings or research techniques at professional meetings,
invited presentations, and in peer reviewed journal articles
or books. Discovery scholars often receive external funding,
which may be another indication of appreciation and/or recognition
of their scholarly activity. |
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Scholarship
of Integration |
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The
integrative scholar may synthesize information and publish
journal articles, reviews and books. Alternatively, (s)he
may organize and participate in interdisciplinary research
teams, conferences, workshops and symposia. Integration may
occur among basic sciences, clinical sciences, or between basic
and clinical sciences. |
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Scholarship
Application |
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Application-oriented
scholars may adapt new research findings to clinical treatment
and patient care and publish their work in professional journals
and books, or they may report new clinical and scientific
findings to professional audiences via continuing education
courses, table clinics and professional seminars. Alternatively,
application-oriented scholars may focus on rendering new research
and clinical knowledge accessible to lay audiences via public
media such as magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, and museum
displays. Some application-oriented scholars cooperate with
the legal systems by participating in forensic endeavors or
serving as expert witnesses in court cases. |
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Rewards,
Recognition and Service |
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Scholarship usually receives peer recognition, (although not necessarily immediately). Some forms of peer recognition include citations in the professional literature, favorable book reviews, speaking invitations, sabbatical invitations, grants for research, conferences, travel or sabbatical leave, commercial contracts, patents, professional prizes, and awards. |
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Each type of scholar may also engage in scholarly service. Thus, many discovery-, integrative- or application-oriented scholars serve on NIH, NSF, and other professional review panels, review books, referee journal articles and grants, and edit journals and newsletters. Teaching scholars may contribute to the national board examinations and work with the Teaching Sections of the American Association of Dental Schools. Scholars of all forms may hold professional offices. |
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Handbook
of Operating Procedures
http://www.uth.tmc.edu/ut_general/admin_fin/planning/pub/hoop/complete_toc.html#chap4
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4
- FACULTY |
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The
policies in the following segment apply to all faculty members
of the UTHSC-H community. |
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4.01
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Faculty
Organization |
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4.02
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Academic Titles |
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4.03
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Recruitment |
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4.04 |
Appointment |
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4.05 |
Faculty Promotion |
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4.06 |
Tenure |
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4.07 |
Faculty Review |
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4.08 |
Termination for Good Cause |
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4.09 |
Reappointment and Non-Reappointment |
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4.11 |
Academic Freedom and Responsibility |
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4.12 |
Transfer of Faculty |
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4.13 |
Endowed/Named Positions |
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4.14 |
Textbooks and Other Materials Prescribed for Students |
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4.15 |
Classroom and Research Use of Copyrighted Material |
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4.16 |
Acceptance of Money from Students |
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4.17 |
Office Hours |
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4.18 |
Relocation Expenses |
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4.19 |
Official
Time Records - reorganized and merged with policy 2.27
Time and Attendance Reporting |
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4.20 |
Communications |
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4.21 |
Development Leave |
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4.22 |
Educational Development (re-organized and merged with policy
2.45 Job-Related Training and Education: External) |
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4.23 |
Compensation for Continuing Education Teaching |
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4.24 |
Grievances |
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4.25 |
Scholarship |
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4.26 |
Governance
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4.27 |
Faculty Compensation |
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4.28 |
Participation in Outside Activities - Please see 2.19 Conflict of Interest and Outside Activities |
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4.29 |
Appointment to Emeritus/Emerita Positions |
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HOOP
last updated June 2008 |
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Some of the policies in this segment are under revision. New revisions will be made available upon receipt by this institution. |
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