State University of New York
College of Agriculture and Technology
Cobleskill, New York
ACADEMIC FACULTY EVALUATION FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY EVALUATOR
Name
Date
Current Rank
Department
Evaluation Form for period
through
PURPOSE OF EVALUATION
The primary purpose of the evaluation system is self-improvement. Evaluation is also an integral part
of the decision involving promotion and/or reappointment. At least three classroom observations need
to be included to verify the evaluation process. The evaluation and subsequent recommendation of academic
employees is primarily the responsibility of Division Dean/Director of Learning
Resources.
Evaluation to be used for:
1. Effectiveness and self-improvement
2. For promotion to
3. For reappointment to
4. For continuing appointment
5. Other (such as merit or sabbatical leave)
DEFINITION FOR RATING CATEGORIES
O
OutstandingConsistently exceeds performance expectations.
HE
Highly EffectiveOften exceeds the performance expectations.
E
EffectiveGenerally meets performance expectations. Employee may exceed
expectations or needs improvement in some areas. Performance is at the expected and
usual level.
NI
Needs ImprovementDoes not always meet expectations. Immediate and substantive
improvement in performance is required.
U
UnsatisfactoryFails to meet reasonable expectations. Immediate and substantive
improvement in performance is required.
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Cobleskill Academic Employment History
Date of Initial Term Appointment
Initial Academic Rank
Other Full Time Experience
Name of Institution
Year(s)
Name of Institution
Year(s)
Name of Institution
Year(s)
Cobleskill Academic Reappointment Dates:
Interruptions in Cobleskill Service
Type of Leave
Date
Type of Leave
Date
Promotions
To Assistant Professor/Senior Assistant Librarian
Date
To Associate Professor/Associate Librarian Date
To Professor/Librarian Date
Signature
Applicant
Date
Signature
Evaluator and Title
Date
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signature
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Performance Category #1 Effectiveness in Teaching
An academic employee must consistently demonstrate outstanding or highly effective
achievement in over half of the criteria listed in this category to be recommended for
promotion/reappointment. You may refer to the faculty handbook for some examples of
evidence to include in the documentation. Because many people review this document, please
write specific comments in the narrative of each item for Category #1 that will help the
reviewers make an informed recommendation.
A. Long and short-term organization and preparation:
Narrative:
B. Use of teaching techniques appropriate to objectives and circumstances:
Narrative:
C. Evaluation of student academic performance as noted by grading policies, adoption of
various teaching methods, meeting learning needs of students. Refer to classroom
observation form.
Narrative:
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
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D. Availability to assist students on individual basis:
Narrative:
E. Definition and clarification of goals, objectives, and policies in academic/work
responsibilities:
Narrative:
F. Promotion of a stimulating environment for learning:
Narrative:
G. Selection, integration, and adoption of available resources:
Narrative:
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
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H. Academic advisement:
Narrative:
I. Subject matter knowledge within field of specialization:
Narrative:
Summary Statement - Include Strengths and Areas for Improvement
This faculty member was observed in his/her classroom on the following dates:
Date
by
Date
by
Date by
Date
by
The attached Classroom Observation Forms were reviewed with the faculty member.
CHECK the Overall
Rating for Category 1
Outstanding
O
Highly
Effective
HE
Effective
E
Needs
Improvement
NI
Unsatisfactory
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
O
HE
E
NI
U
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Performance Category #2 Professional Growth
TO BE COMPLETED BY EVALUATOR
Substantial professional growth achievement must be demonstrated to be recommended
for promotion/reappointment. Criteria listed under this category serve as guidelines. Substantial
can be defined as evidence of growth in at least three (3) of the eleven (11) areas listed below
including “other”.
A.
formal academic work
G.
formal research projects
B.
workshops,seminars,and other
educational experiences
H.
honors, awards, licenses
C.
informal/independent academic work
including reading, study, project,
travel
I.
work/consultation experience
D.
sabbatical leave activities
J.
artistic performance and
exhibitions
E. professional associations K.
grants (personal/academic)
F.
professional writing
L.
other
Summary Statement - Include Strengths and Areas for Improvement
CHECK the Overall
Rating for Category 2
Outstanding
O
Highly
Effective
HE
Effective
E
Needs
Improvement
NI
Unsatisfactory
U
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Performance Category #3 Professional Service
TO BE COMPLETED BY EVALUATOR
Substantial professional service achievement must be demonstrated to be recommended for
promotion/reappointment. Substantial can be defined by extensive evidence of professional
service in any one area or a moderate amount in two or more of the areas listed below:
A. Department committees and service
B. College service:
1. Faculty Governance offices held, committees, and service
2. UUP offices held, committees and service
3. Service with student groups
4. Other college service
C. University service (SUNY–wide)
D. Community service
E. Grants
F. Other
Summary Statement
Summary statement should clearly indicate individual responsibilities and/or role for offices,
committees, and student groups. Include strengths and areas for improvement.
CHECK the Overall
Rating for Category 3
Outstanding
O
Highly
Effective
HE
Effective
E
Needs
Improvement
NI
Unsatisfactory
U
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Evaluation Conference Summary
Select and complete the appropriate section.
A. This evaluation has been completed for purposes of self-improvement only.
B. This evaluation has been completed for purposes of reappointment and/or promotion.
Comments:
Recommendation for Reappointment and/or Promotion
Name
is is not recommended for promotion to the rank of
is is not recommended for reappointment to a
is
is not
recommended for continuing appointment
Signature
Evaluator
Date
I do
do not
concur with this recommendation
Signature
Dean/Director
Date
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I have reviewed this report.
Signature
Faculty Member
Date
A statement is attached.
Yes
No