Candidate and review initiator consult. Candidate prepares self evaluation and review initiator begins assembling candidate's dossier. If letters of reference are appropriate, candidate provides review initiator a list of persons from whom letters may be solicited. Review initiator may solicit any number of letters and is not bound by candidate's list. Review initiator receives letters, which are confidential,and takes them into account in arriving at a comprehensive evaluation of candidate.
Candidate submits self evaluation and supporting documentation to review initiator.
Review initiator writes a final evaluation and recommendation,addressing as fully as possible concerns and issues raised by candidate and by administrative reviewers consulted. Candidate may request redacted copies of confidential solicited letters and respond in writing. The recommendation may consist of a signature indicating agreement with review initiator's recommendation or a narrative statement. If the latter, the candidate receives a copy and may respond in writing. Review file is complete.