IV. ACADEMIC HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES (Cont.)
POST-TENURE REVIEW
This statement was issued by the Office of the Provost on December 18, 2002.
Michigan State University has not adopted a distinct separate policy on the review of faculty following the award of tenure. Post-tenure review is implemented through several existing policies and procedures (contained in the Faculty Handbook), including a clarifying interpretation by the University Committee on Faculty Tenure on the meaning of the term “incompetence” in the disciplinary and dismissal policies. Performance is monitored through the use of annual written performance evaluations as required by the policy on “Faculty Review.” Work performance, as determined in such reviews, is to be reflected in annual merit salary adjustments and as a basis for advice and suggestions for improvement. Although not triggered by a fixed number of years of low performance, discipline in a variety of forms may be invoked under the “Policy for Implementing Disciplinary Action where Dismissal is Not Sought.” In more serious cases, “the Dismissal of Tenured Faculty for Cause Procedure” can be invoked. This procedure involves notice and a formal hearing involving review by peers. Interpretation of the term “incompetence” by the University Committee on Faculty Tenure includes an expectation for professional development support and review by peers before disciplinary or dismissal action is contemplated. More information is available on the history of post-tenure review deliberations.
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