Pursuant to CBA Article 12.C.1.a. Each department shall select a committee to assist in the evaluation function. The department evaluation committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, and shall exclude the department chairperson. The manner of selection shall be determined by the FACULTY MEMBERS in each department. Each department shall determine the rules and procedures under which the department evaluation committee will operate. Such rules and procedures shall be announced by the department prior to the commencement of the performance review and evaluation process.
If necessary, or desirable, as determined by the department or President, individuals from the same or within related disciplines, mutually acceptable to the FACULTY MEMBER, department and UNIVERSITY, who are from outside either the department, UNIVERSITY, or STATE SYSTEM may be used in any or all parts of the evaluation process.
Process for Requesting an Outside Department Evaluation Committee Member:
- Faculty submits request with any outside department faculty name(s) and justification
- Request will route to Chair for Department approval
- Request will route to Provost for University approval
- Faculty member, Chair, and Dean will receive an email with the final decision
Please refer to the CBA Article 12 for full details and additional information about the evaluation committee composition.