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supporting institutional decision-making by providing an array of information and analysis to the
campus in responding to state and national reporting requirements.
The Institutional Researcher focuses primarily on the assessment of academic programs, while the
Registrar provides enrollment and retention data. Both offices serve as a bridge between database
management by Information Technology staff using the Datatel student information system and
analysis of data so that it becomes useful information.
Evaluation of Administrators, Staff, and Faculty Members
Administrators and Staff Members
Administrators, professional, and support staff are evaluated annually for performance by their
immediate supervisors. A collaborative approach is used where past performance is reviewed and
goals for achievement or professional growth are crafted between the supervisor and supervisee
(RR 58). As in all cases, anyone unable to resolve a question or conflict after consulting with his
or her immediate supervisor on a matter relating to employment conditions many consult the Vice
President of Human Resources and Institutional Development.
Upon being hired, support staff members have a 90-day probationary period that can be extended
if necessary. At the end of this probationary period, the new employees are evaluated and
recommendations for continued employment or termination are made to the President.
Full-time Faculty Members
New faculty members are evaluated in each of their first four semesters during a probationary
employment period. At the end of the probationary period, they are converted to continuingcontract
status or released from employment, depending upon their performance in the first two
years. Full-time faculty members who have attained continuing-contract status are to be evaluated
by the appropriate Division Chair using a supervisory evaluation form on rotational schedule for the
evaluation of teaching effectiveness. This review and supervisory observation visit also includes
the administration of a survey form completed by the students enrolled in the class.
In consultation with the Dean of Educational Services, Division Chairs have the option of evaluating
faculty members who have achieved continuing-contract status on a six-semester rotational basis
and/or when challenges and concerns appear evident in a faculty member’s performance. The
purpose of the evaluation is to assist faculty members in continually improving teaching skills. If an
instructor evaluation results in a rating of “Needs Improvement,” an improvement plan is developed
and implemented (RR 59).
Adjunct Faculty Members
New adjunct faculty members are evaluated during each of the first two semesters they teach, and
experienced part-time faculty (after teaching for more than two consecutive semesters) are to be
evaluated a minimum of every fourth active teaching semester thereafter. Adjunct faculty members
whose performance is rated “Satisfactory” are evaluated on a rotational basis as established by the
faculty member’s Division Chair. Supervisory evaluation by a Division Chair and/or Academic
Officer occurs on a semester-by-semester basis for any adjunct instructor receiving a designation
of “Needs Improvement.” Evaluations continue until the desired rating is achieved (RR 60).
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