The process of reviewing promotional materials can be complex and often conflicting. While the goal of promotional review is to create compliant material, persuasive materials can lead to warnings by government agencies. A successful promotional review requires collaboration and open communication. While there is no one right way to conduct a promotion review, following best practices can mitigate some of the risk. Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth and effective process:
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 relevant documentation, conduct interviews and make its final decision. All parties involved will be notified of the outcome. The candidate will receive feedback from the review. If the candidate is not satisfied with the decision of the review committee, they can request another one. The process for the review of an initial decision will last about six months, allowing the candidate to appeal.
Composition
The Promotion Review Committee consists of a University Librarian (Law Librarian), and the Director of Yale Center for British Art. The Committee meets as necessary to evaluate files in order to recommend potential promotions. The University Librarian will appoint members for a 2-year term. 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 promotion process starts with a candidate's request for a review in a letter to the DEO. The DEO forwards the name of the faculty members undergoing promotion in the following academic year to the Dean's Office. The deadline and materials required to be submitted by candidates for promotion are provided to them. After the promotion dossier is submitted to the DEO, the departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee evaluates the candidate's teaching, scholarship, service, and other relevant activities.
Recommendations to President
After an internal review, any recommendations made to the president regarding a promotion 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. The candidate must state all grounds supporting their request for a review in order to be eligible for a review. 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 of tenured faculty handles the appeals process. You must first write to your school's dean in order to appeal the decision. The dean will then forward your letter on to the Provost.