Rev. 7/2013
TENURE AND PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION FORM
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Faculty Member’s Name: _________________________________________________________________
SECTION V: Dean’s Recommendation on Tenure
After thorough review of the WPAF, and based on the requirements in the approved probationary plan
the dean makes the following recommendation:
Record recommendation for
Tenure
For Early Tenure Only:
Record recommendation on
Making Normal Progress
Based on Department, Dept Chair (if any),
College/School, & Dean recommendations:
Tenure
Additional Probationary
Year (Early Tenure Only)
Terminal Year
Yes, candidate is making
normal progress.
No, candidate is not making
normal progress.
Candidate will be reviewed by
UBRTP – at least one level had a
negative or no recommendation.
Candidate will not be reviewed by
UBRTP.
Dean’s Recommendation on Promotion
After thorough review of the WPAF, and based on the requirements policy on promotion, the dean
makes the following recommendation:
Promotion Recommendation
Based on Department, Department Chair (if any),
College/School, & Dean recommendation:
Promotion
Recommended
Promotion NOT
Recommended
Candidate will be reviewed by UBRTP – at least one
level made a negative or no recommendation
Candidate will not be reviewed by UBRTP.
Signature certifies that the above recommendation and the attached written evaluation represent the
recommendation of the dean.
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Dean’s Name (Typed) Signature Date
APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I have received a copy of this form, and the attached written recommendations of the college/university peer review
committee and the dean. I realize that signing this form does not necessarily mean that I agree with the recommendation
of the college/school peer review committee and/or the dean.
I have had an opportunity to review the recommendations, and I am aware that I may submit a response or rebuttal
statement to the Chair of the University Board on Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (UBRTP). I realize that I have ten
days to respond before my WPAF moves to the next level of review and that my response or rebuttal will be incorporated
into Section 6 before it moves forward. I understand that my rebuttal MUST be submitted 10 days from the
recommendation (or for Tenure and Promotion by 5:00 pm on the deadline.)
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Place this form in Section 4 and place written recommendations (signed, dated and with page
numbers) in Section 5 of applicants WPAF. Place newest dates on top.
SECTION VI: University Board Retention, Tenure, and Promotion’s (UBRTP) Recommendation
UBRTP’s recommendation will be mailed to the faculty member at his/her department address.
SECTION VII: Provost Decision
The Provost, acting as the President’s designee, will issue a final decision. The decision will be
available for pickup by the applicant in the Dean’s Office. Applicant signature will be required.
