The process of promotional review can sometimes be confusing and difficult. Although the goal is to produce compliant materials, persuasive materials may result in warnings from government agencies. Ultimately, a successful promotional review process requires open communication and teamwork. Although there are no right or wrong ways to conduct a promotional review, best practices can help reduce some of the risk. These are some tips to help you make sure your promotion review goes smoothly and is effective.
Process
The Promotion Review Committee is responsible for deciding whether to make a new promotion decision or if it agrees with the original. The Committee will gather all necessary documentation and conduct interviews in order to reach a decision. All parties involved will be notified of the outcome. The candidate will receive feedback regarding the review. A candidate can request another opinion if the review committee arrives at a different conclusion. The review process for an initial decision is expected to take six months. Candidates can appeal.
Committee composition
The Promotion Review Committee consists of a University Librarian (Law Librarian), and the Director of Yale Center for British Art. The members of the Committee meet as needed and evaluate the files for potential promotions. The University Librarian appoints members for a term of two years. The Promotion Review Committee will review the relative merits of applicants and evaluate work-related attributes to determine who is most suitable for promotion. For final approval, the Chair of Medicine will receive the Promotion Review Committee's recommendations.
Timeline
The process for promotion begins with the request of a candidate to be reviewed in a letter addressed to the DEO. The DEO forwards the name of the faculty members undergoing promotion in the following academic year to the Dean's Office. Candidates for promotion receive information about the materials to submit and the deadline. The departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee reviews the candidate's teaching, scholarship and other activities after the promotion dossier has been submitted to the DEO.
Recommendations to President
After an internal evaluation of a promotion, all recommendations to the President are final. A candidate can appeal against any decision of a committee reviewing promotions. A candidate may appeal against the decision of a promotion reviewing committee by proving that the candidate's merits were considered. To request a review, the candidate must list all grounds that support their appeal. A candidate will only have one opportunity to make an appeal, and he or she should act quickly.
Appeal process
Faculty members at the University of Minnesota have the option to challenge any adverse decision they made during their promotion process. You may file an appeal if you feel that your promotion was made on inconsistent or arbitrary criteria. A committee composed of tenured faculty oversees the appeals process. To appeal a decision, first contact your school's Dean. That dean will then refer your letter to the Provost for review.