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CHAPTER THREE: 3570 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION CONCERNING FACULTY AND STAFF January 2008
3570 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PREAMBLE: This section was introduced to the Handbook July 1998 as section B of 1565. For better ease of access it was made its own section in January 2008. More information may be obtained from the Provost’s Office (208-885-6448) or the Office of the Faculty Secretary (208-885-6151).
CONTENTS:
A. Introduction B. Professional Portfolio for Third-Year Review, Tenure, and/or Promotion
A. INTRODUCTION. Evidence of effective teaching and scholarship in the areas of teaching and learning, artistic creativity, discovery, and application/integration are to be provided within the framework of a professional portfolio submitted by the faculty member for the third year review (FSH 3520 H-3) and when under consideration for tenure and promotion. The professional portfolio should be designed to complement the faculty member’s current curriculum vitae. For evaluative purposes, individual faculty members may also prepare and submit a portfolio on an annual basis. The professional portfolio addresses all aspects of an individual faculty member’s responsibilities. The preparation of a portfolio encourages one’s growth and development in all relevant areas. Through the collection and organization of a variety of materials in combination with self-reflection, one gains an overview of one’s responsibilities as a member of the academic community. An individual faculty member understands best what he or she does and the portfolio explains the nature of the faculty member’s activities so that others will understand them fully for purposes of assessment. The format and method of presentation of the professional portfolio is a matter of faculty choice. When this portfolio is to be included with the files of candidates for tenure and/or promotion, the page limits indicated below should be followed. At the candidate’s discretion, a more comprehensive portfolio can be prepared and made available to colleagues in the unit evaluating his/her suitability for tenure and/or promotion.
B. PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO FOR THIRD-YEAR REVIEW, TENURE, AND/OR PROMOTION. Diversity rather than uniformity is encouraged since the portfolio serves to reflect the academic discipline and position description of each faculty member - the context within which each faculty member does his/her job. The following listing represents the minimal requirements of items that are to be included in a professional portfolio. The faculty member may provide additional material that offers further insight into individual responsibilities and accomplishments. (The portfolio is limited to twelve pages.)
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