State University of New York
College of Agriculture and Technology
Cobleskill, New York
ACADEMIC SELF-EVALUATION AND
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN
TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY MEMBER
Name
Date
Current Rank
Department
Evaluation Form for period
through
PURPOSE OF EVALUATION
The purpose of the self-evaluation document shall be to promote professional growth and to
help provide a basis for the review of performance of the teaching faculty and librarians.
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 Improvement – Does not always meet expectations. Immediate and substantive
improvement in performance is required.
U Unsatisfactory – Fails to meet reasonable expectations. Immediate and substantive
improvement in performance is required.
Evaluation to be used for:
2. For promotion to
3. For reappointment to
4. For continuing appointment
5. Other (such as merit or sabbatical leave)
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Category #1 Effectiveness in Teaching/Librarianship
Provide a variation and give examples for each criterion under documentation. Use additional
pages if necessary. Refer to and add an appendix of sample items, etc., if desired.
A. Long and short-term organization and preparation.
B. Use of teaching/librarianship techniques appropriate to objectives and circumstances.
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. (Use similar criteria for librarian evaluation of patron/employee
performance).
D. Availability to assist students (patrons) on individual basis.
E. Definition and clarification of goals, objectives, and policies in academic/work
responsibilities.
F. Promotion of a stimulating environment for learning.
G. Selection, integration, and adoption of available resources.
H. Academic advisement. (May not apply to librarians.)
I. Subject matter knowledge within field of specialization.
DOCUMENTATION:
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Category #2 Professional Growth
Check the items which apply to you. Each item checked must be documented in writing. Use
additional pages if necessary. Add an appendix if desired.
Professional growth within field of specialization as evidenced by:
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
DOCUMENTATION
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Performance Category #3 Professional Service
Check the items that apply to you. Each item checked must be documented in writing. Use
additional pages if necessary.
A. Department/Division 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
DOCUMENTATION
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Professional Growth Plan
This form is to be prepared by the faculty member and jointly reviewed/revised by the faculty
member and Department Chair and/or Dean to serve as a guideline for the next evaluation.
Short and long range plans should reflect faculty goals. A change may be initiated by the
faculty member and amended in consultation with the Dean/Supervisor while the plan is in
effect.
Name
Initital Appointment Date
Current Date
This form, completed by the faculty member and jointly reviewed/revised by the faculty
member, Department Chair and/or Dean, must be submitted to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs by no later than June 1 of the initial year of appointment and by the same date for each
evaluation thereafter.
Short Range Professional Growth Plans
Describe in detail specific short range plans for professional growth during the coming
academic year. Include separate sheet.
Long Range Professional Growth Plans
Describe in detail specific long range plans for professional growth beyond the coming
academic year. Include separate sheet.
Faculty Signature
Date
I reviewed this plan and agree disagree with the goals set forth. (See attached
statement.)
Department Chair Signature
Date
I reviewed this plan and agree disagree with the goals set forth. (See attached
statement.)
Dean Signature
Date
Copies of this completed form are to be retained by the faculty member, Department Chair,
and Dean.
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