IFO Faculty Promotion, Tenure, and Non-Renewal (Draft)

Purpose:

The policy provides guidelines for processes used in the promotion, tenure, and non-renewal of Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

Policy/Procedure Regulation:

IFO members may be promoted, tenured, or non-renewed according to guidelines established in the IFO Master Agreement. Faculty who are eligible for promotion or tenure submit applications providing evidence of achievement of objectives in their Professional Development Plan (PDP). Colleagues, the supervising dean, and the supervising Vice President review materials and make recommendations before the President makes a final decision regarding faculty promotion, tenure, or non-renewal.

Related definitions:

[3-13] Non-renewal:

Discontinuation of a probationary or non-tenure track faculty appointment.

[3-13] Professional Development Plan (PDP):

A plan for professional development created by the faculty member and based on criteria established in the IFO Master Agreement.

[3-13] Promotion:

An increase in rank: faculty ranks include Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor.

[3-13] Tenure:

An indefinite faculty appointment that can be terminated only for cause.

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