Criteria for Promotion from Associate to Full Specialist
Assessment of the promotion application to full specialist will employ the criteria stated as well as the material generated during yearly tenure reviews of the Candidate. In addition, the faculty specialist must meet minimum criteria for tenure and/or promotion as specified by the Board of Regents.
The Candidate must be internationally recognized by relevant International Professional Organizations as a leader or expert in their area of endeavor. Typically, such recognition will require participation in or leadership of CoP projects funded by extramural sources, and evidenced by activities such as involvement in national and international meetings, as well as invitations to participate in peer review activities.
I. Professional Activities (Administration, Program Development, Direct Stake-Holder Service)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) A record of obtaining competitive funding for programs/projects in the scope of the specialist.
b) Recognition at the highest professional levels of the relevant professional community.
c) Significant contributions to the achievement of strategic goals of the CoP in relevant areas.
II. Scholarly Activities (Research/Assessment, Professional Development)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) First author on peer reviewed publications in nationally recognized journals and/or principal investigator on competitive grant awards from national agencies or organizations.
b) Development of academic elective courses for the CoP to be distinguished from participating in established courses as detailed in the criterion for service in the
associate specialist section.
III. Service (University, Professional, Community)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) The mentoring of junior faculty and staff.
b) Sustained record of service on relevant university and/or system wide committees,
e) Service on editorial boards.
f) Demonstrated interaction with leaders in industry, government, or non-governmental organizations promoting professional excellence and engagement to fulfill the missions of a public university.
The Candidate must be internationally recognized by relevant International Professional Organizations as a leader or expert in their area of endeavor. Typically, such recognition will require participation in or leadership of CoP projects funded by extramural sources, and evidenced by activities such as involvement in national and international meetings, as well as invitations to participate in peer review activities.
I. Professional Activities (Administration, Program Development, Direct Stake-Holder Service)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) A record of obtaining competitive funding for programs/projects in the scope of the specialist.
b) Recognition at the highest professional levels of the relevant professional community.
c) Significant contributions to the achievement of strategic goals of the CoP in relevant areas.
II. Scholarly Activities (Research/Assessment, Professional Development)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) First author on peer reviewed publications in nationally recognized journals and/or principal investigator on competitive grant awards from national agencies or organizations.
b) Development of academic elective courses for the CoP to be distinguished from participating in established courses as detailed in the criterion for service in the
associate specialist section.
III. Service (University, Professional, Community)
A record of accomplishment as described for promotion to Associate Specialist as well as:
a) The mentoring of junior faculty and staff.
b) Sustained record of service on relevant university and/or system wide committees,
e) Service on editorial boards.
f) Demonstrated interaction with leaders in industry, government, or non-governmental organizations promoting professional excellence and engagement to fulfill the missions of a public university.
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