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What is the Faculty Evaluation System? A comprehensive Faculty Evaluation System for Stevenson University was approved in Spring 2004 for phased-in implementation beginning in Fall 2004. Its purpose is to provide a fair and relevant system of performance appraisals in which each faculty member has ample opportunity for input into the process. A key element of the system is its blend of both external and self-assessment. The goal is to encourage every faculty member to think creatively about teaching, to dialogue with others about effective teaching methods, and to continually develop and perfect strategies that best promote successful student learning in each class taught.

Who will be part of the Faculty Evaluation System? Administrators (department chairs, program coordinators), students, and faculty will all play important roles in generating information on effective teaching. Both full and part-time faculty will take part in the evaluation process.

What kinds of data will be used to evaluate faculty? There are three categories of data that will be collected: some data will be obtained from faculty, some from students, and some from administrators. No one measure will be used to determine teaching effectiveness--rather, the blend of information gathered from self, peers, students, and administrators will provide a snapshot of current teaching performance and help identify areas for continuous enhancement of one's teaching skills. The listing below shows the evaluation tool to be used (by category).

Evaluation data generated by faculty: •Self-assessment of teaching (using tools provided) •Cumulative Faculty Record Form (updated annually; required only for full-time faculty) •Teaching philosophy statements (optional for evaluation, but required for promotion) •Professional development plans (teaching and professional goals for the year; self-generated) •Peer mentoring for new faculty •Peer dialogue on teaching among colleagues (optional)

Evaluation data provided by students: •Student course evaluations and Faculty Response Form (required each semester) •Teacher-initiated surveys to obtain student feedback on class activities (optional)

Evaluation data generated by administrators: •Review of syllabi and course objectives •Administrative classroom observation visits •Performance appraisal and faculty response

What will be phased in and when? The system was phased in beginning in Fall 2004.

 What support is available for faculty who have questions about the evaluation system ? A variety of assistance is available through the Center for Excellence in Teaching. Faculty workshops can be scheduled at the request of division directors, department chairs, or program coordinators. Special workshops are presented each year for those faculty who will be applying for promotion.

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