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Criteria for Rating Teaching:
Instructors/Specialists

Load assignment

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

+,0,-
bulletNumber of courses/credits matches teaching load
bulletSupervision of variable credit courses

Syllabus and course materials

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

0
bulletSyllabus does not meet minimum requirements set by the Code of Teaching Responsibility (e.g., course objectives, grading procedures, and office hours)

1
bulletSyllabus meets minimum requirements of the Code of Teaching Responsibility, but lacks other essential information (e.g., topical outlines, course procedures, course assignments)

2-4
bulletSyllabus meets requirements of the Code of Teaching Responsibility and includes other essential information (e.g., topical outlines, course procedures, course assignments)

4-7
bulletSyllabus meets requirements of the Code of Teaching Responsibility and includes supplementary enhancement materials (e.g., optional reading lists, unit objectives, pertinent handouts) and its organization is exemplary)
bulletCourse materials provide evidence of effective implementation of the syllabus, especially the course objectives
bulletEvidence of attempts to improve instruction is available (e.g., updated texts, reading materials, exams, innovations)

SIRS ratings and student comments (emphasize Factors 1, 3, and 5)

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

0
bulletSIRS forms are not submitted

1
bulletSIRS ratings are generally below average

2-4
bulletSIRS ratings are consistently in the average range

4-7
bulletSIRS ratings are consistently in the above average or superior range
bulletStudent comments support teaching effectiveness
bulletStudent experiences are extended beyond the classroom into professional settings

Scholarly productivity related to teaching

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

0
bulletNo evidence of professional growth is provided
1-2
bulletEvidence of professional growth is provided
Bonus
bulletPapers have been accepted or presented at professional meetings
bulletPapers have been published in appropriate journals related to teaching responsibility
bulletBooks, chapters, or monographs have been published related to teaching responsibility

Advising activities

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

Bonus
bulletServed as mentor to student assignments/activities
bulletServed on one or more project/internship/thesis/dissertation committees

Awards

Numeric
Value
Guidelines for evaluating productivity

Bonus
bulletAwards for teaching