Research Criteria

Criteria for Rating Research

When evaluating productivity in this area, the Personnel Committee should consider: (a) the pertinence of the research project(s) to the faculty member’s line of research; (b) whether products are submitted/published in refereed versus non-refereed publications; and (c) the quality and quantity of the research products. The Personnel Committee should also consider the extent to which an individual faculty member makes significant contributions to collaborative projects.

The Personnel Committee should provide feedback to the Department Chairperson about the extent to which faculty members (especially non-tenured faculty members): (a) move projects from conception to publication within a reasonable timeline; and (b) have a line of research, namely consistent contributions to the research literature in a cohesive content area.

Criteria marked with a * represent expectations for persons seeking reappointment, tenure, and promotion.

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Value

Guidelines for evaluating productivity

No evidence of research productivity is provided

1-3

	Evidence of professional growth related to research is provided (seminars, conferences, courses)
	Evidence of research productivity is provided (e.g., written research proposals, UCRIHS/ULAR proposals, data collection)
	Papers have been submitted for presentation at professional meetings

3-4

	Papers have been accepted or presented at professional meetings
	Papers, chapters, or books have been submitted for publication
	Papers have been accepted or published in lesser journals
	Books or chapters have been accepted or published by publishing firms of lesser reputation or with limited circulation potential

4-7

	Papers have been accepted or published by major refereed professional journals*
	Chapters have been refereed and appear in books that have been accepted or published by major publishing firms*
	Books have been accepted or published by major publishing firms*
	Patents for research products are approved*

Bonus

Awards for research*