Academic Affairs
Annual Evaluation
This page outlines the steps for faculty evaluation, provides user manuals for faculty and all levels of administration, and indicates the current deadline for all evaluations.
Faculty Evaluation of Chairs and Directors
The Faculty Evaluation of Chairs and Directors will open January 1 and close at 11:59 pm on January 31, 2026. Faculty who evaluate chairs and directors will receive an email on January 1 that includes a link to the evaluation.
Faculty Annual Evaluation
It is strongly recommended that you attend a training session (either through the posted recorded session or the Canvas walk-through) to learn how to access the appraisal form, enter feedback and ratings, and submit your evaluation.
Faculty do the following:
- Prepare annual report using these guidelines.
- Update curriculum vitae.
- Download and review SETE evaluations and associated comments from the prior year and attach to annual report.
Faculty submit self evaluation (including their annual report) by the end of the first full week of February.
Evaluator prepares faculty performance evaluation these best practices and schedules evaluation and planning meetings by end of March.
Faculty review and have an opportunity to comment on their faculty evaluation and submit comments by the end of March.
Evaluator and Approver review and approve faulty evaluations by the end of April.
Notifications sent by Approver to faculty needing to develop performance improvement plans or to participate in post-tenure review as detailed in the Faculty Handbook.
Annual Evaluation Roles:
| Faculty Appointment Type/Unit | Evaluator | Approver |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | Research Mentor | Research Mentor's Chair, Director or Dean |
| Full Time in Department | Chair | Dean |
| Full Time in Research Center | Director | Dean |
| Full Time in College | Dean | Provost |
| Chair/Director of Department or Research Center | Dean | Provost |