III. Evaluation and Work Plan
Each faculty member meets annually with her/his director, department chair, or dean to identify long-term goals and construct a work plan for the next academic year. The plan encompasses responsibilities across teaching, research/scholarship, service, and, for some, administration. The plan may be updated, as necessary, throughout the year. In the same annual meeting, the faculty member and director, dean, or department chair assess the faculty member’s performance during the previous academic year. The evaluation includes a reflection on the previous year’s goals by the faculty member and a narrative and numerical evaluation by the supervisor. Both parties approve the evaluation and work plan.
Faculty members are responsible for maintaining accurate and current records of their teaching, scholarship, service, and other relevant professional activities in Interfolio, the University’s faculty information system. Faculty should update their records regularly throughout the academic year to support accurate institutional reporting and to ensure that their accomplishments are documented. Consistent updates also make it easier for faculty members and their supervisors to review activities and accomplishments as part of the annual evaluation and work plan process.
The annual faculty evaluation and work plan process is intended to support faculty development, ensure accountability to institutional expectations, and assess overall faculty effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, service, and administrative responsibilities, where applicable. Evaluation outcomes inform decisions regarding merit compensation, workload assignments, professional development needs, reappointment, and continued suitability for faculty responsibilities. Sustained performance concerns or failure to meet assigned responsibilities may result in modification of workload assignments, development plans, corrective action, nonrenewal of appointment, or other employment action, as appropriate.