IFO Professional Development and Evaluation Policy (Draft)

Purpose:

This policy provides guidance in the professional development and evaluation of Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:

• WSU 3-14 Professional Development Report (IFO)

(Additional notes forthcoming.)

Stakeholder feedback report:

• WSU 3-14_Feedback_report

Policy:

IFO faculty submit a Professional Development Report (PDR) each year describing achievement of objectives in their Professional Development Plan (PDL) which is based on criteria listed in the IFO Master Agreement, Article 22. The PDR is reviewed and assessed by colleagues and the dean or supervisor to help further the professional development of the faculty member and provide guidance for promotion and tenure decisions.

Related Documents:

• Minnesota State IFO collective bargaining agreement, Article 22

• WSU 3-15 Renewal/Non-Renewal/Tenure: Probationary Faculty/Non-Tenure Track Faculty and Evaluation of Fixed Term Faculty Regulation

 

Related definitions:

[3-14] Professional Development Plan (PDP):

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

[3-14] Professional Development Report (PDR):

A report describing progress made in achieving objectives specified in the faculty member’s Professional Development Plan.

Subsequent Procedure:

• 3-14A IFO Professional Development and Evaluation Procedure (Draft)

History:

Date of Revisions: 05/13/1998, 08/13/2007

Adoption date: 05/13/1998
Implementation date: 08/13/2007