Section 4.9.5C | University Procedures for the Mid-Tenure-Track Review

Review and Decision by the Provost

The provost will review the dean’s written summary and recommendation for non-retention and may review the dossier, which will contain the written summaries and recommendations of the department tenure and promotion committee, the department chair, and the written response by the faculty member, if applicable, to make the decision on non-retention. The provost will send a copy of her or his decision to the faculty member with copies to the dean, department chair, and the department tenure and promotion.

If the provost decides that the faculty member will not be retained, he or she will give the faculty member written notice of nonrenewal in accordance with the notice requirements described in Section 4.9.4. The faculty member is entitled to a statement in writing of the reasons for the non-renewal decision. This statement, together with any subsequent correspondence concerning the reasons, is a part of the official record. The dossier, which will contain the recommendations of the department tenure and promotion committee and the department chair will be returned to the faculty member.

The decision by the provost is final and is not appealable unless the faculty member alleges that the non-renewal of appointment of a tenure track faculty member constitutes a violation of academic freedom. Allegations that non-renewal of a tenure-track faculty member constituted a violation of academic freedom may be appealed under the general appeals procedures described in Appendix B.1.