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College Affairs Committee
Correct error in G-34-3.1.4 Rank with Associated Criteria
Name: ____________
__________________________________ Date: ___________________
Department: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
COCC Contact Information: ___________________________________________________________
Use the instructions for this document to complete your presentation checklist; then e-mail your
completed presentation checklist (not the instructions) to the Academic Affairs chair by his or her
specified deadline. Please note: If an item listed is not relevant to your specific presentation to
Academic Affairs, please mark as N/A. Use as many pages as necessary.
PROPOSAL OVERVIEW
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM
Information Item (requires approval of AA Chair)
Action Item
Information and committee feedback
Procedure—revision (Attach current procedure with proposed changes illustrated with track
changes)
Procedure—new
Identify suggested location in GPM: _______________________________________________________
Policyrevision (Attach current policy with proposed changes illustrated with track changes)
Policynew
Identify suggested location in GPM:________________________________________________________
New academic program (Complete only items #1 and #2 on this form and attach stage 2
document.)
Other:________________________________________________________________________________
Betsy Julian
Feb 6, 2019
Instruction
betsyjulian@cocc.edu
Remove the word "Associate" in one sentence in the Associate Professor section of
G-34-3.1.4 Rank with Associated Criteria. The current version incorrectly states that the
guidelines are for for promotion to Associate Professor when they are really for promotion
to Professor.
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BUDGET
INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OPERATIONAL NEEDS, CURRENT AND FUTURE
STUDENT IMPACT
ANTICIPATED IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
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next version of GP manual in fall 2019
G-34-3.1.4 RANK WITH ASSOCIATED
CRITERIA
Assistant Professor I: This is the rank at which most faculty are hired. Faculty
members at this rank are expected to focus on establishing their expertise in their
primary assignment. In addition to this, faculty should regularly attend department
meetings, mandatory College wide meetings, and a selection of campus activities that
will help them understand the workings and culture of the College. During the first year,
a faculty member will develop their professional improvement plan (PIP). At the
beginning of their second year and every year to follow, faculty members will submit
their annual report of activities (ARA). Beyond the first year, faculty members should be
expanding their engagement with the larger College community. This may include
serving on peer teams or other College committees and exploring options for further
professional development and, College service.
In most circumstances a faculty member should be in their third year of service at the
rank of Assistant Professor I at the time they are first considered for promotions to
Assistant Professor II. The following provides a guideline for promotion to Assistant II
with respect to each criterion:
Primary Assignment: Evidence of improvement and refinement of teaching
ability or, in the case of non-teaching faculty, evidence of improvement of
performance in one’s assignment. The individual shows regular, significant
improvement in the quality of teaching or performance in non-teaching
assignment. The individual contributes to maintenance and development in their
curricular or program area.
Professional Improvement: The faculty member should have an approved PIP
on file and have demonstrated progress toward completing PIP goals as noted in
the ARA.
Service to the College: The faculty member demonstrates that they are finding
meaningful ways to contribute to the work of the College. Prior to achieving the
rank of Assistant II, faculty are not discouraged from taking on leadership roles or
positions depending on experience; however, this is not an expectation.
Assistant Professor II:
Faculty members at this rank must continue to focus on developing their expertise in
their primary assignment. They should also regularly seek out ways to contribute to the
success of their department and begin to reach beyond the department by serving on a
variety of College committees, task forces and, peer teams. They are now reaching out
to the community to share their expertise through various activities. Once faculty have
achieved this rank, they should begin exploring more engagement with leadership roles
at the College.
A faculty member usually in their fourth year of service at the rank of Assistant
Professor II at the time they are first considered for promotion to Associate Professor.
The following provides a guideline for promotion to Associate Professor with respect to
each criterion:
Primary Assignment: The individual demonstrates significant competence while
striving for excellence in teaching ability and performance in the primary
assignment. The individual contributes to maintenance and developing the
existing curriculum or program area.
Professional Improvement: In most circumstances, the individual preparing for
the rank of Associate Professor should have a final PIP report on file for the first
PIP cycle and, in most cases, documented progress toward completion of the
second PIP cycle.
Service to the College: Faculty are demonstrating significant engagement with
the College beyond the department level, and active pursuit of leadership roles.
Service to the Community: Building on community relationships developed
while an Assistant Professor II, the faculty member expands their role in the
community as a resource within their discipline by accepting local, statewide, or
national roles.
Associate Professor: At the rank of Associate Professor, a faculty member should
demonstrate significant competence while striving for excellence in the primary
assignment, and contribute to the success of their department. They should also
demonstrate reaching beyond the department level to take on leadership roles within
the College. This person now has established their expertise in the community and/or
within their discipline beyond the College boundaries.
A faculty member is usually in their sixth year of service at the rank of Associate
Professor at the time they are first considered for promotion to Professor. The following
provides a guideline for promotion to Associate Professor with respect to each criterion.
Primary Assignment: The individual demonstrates regular and significant
improvement and refinement in maintaining excellence in teaching ability and
performance in all areas of the primary assignment. The individual demonstrates
leadership in curricular or program development.
Professional Improvement: The individual has a long-term documented record
of broad commitment to professional growth.
Service to the College: Faculty applying for the rank of Professor regularly take
on leadership roles within and beyond the department level.
Service to the Community: Further building on local and/or more widespread
community relationships, the faculty member regularly serves the community as
an expert resource by accepting local, statewide, or national roles.
Professor: At the rank of Professor, a faculty member should demonstrate consistent
excellence in the performance of their primary assignment. The individual demonstrates
an ongoing commitment to sharing their expertise and knowledge by regularly accepting
leadership roles on campus committees or task forces that help to create meaningful
change for the College. At this rank, faculty are firmly established in consistent and
meaningful contributions of their professional expertise at the local, regional, or national
level.