With this package, MSU is responding to the growing concern on campuses nationwide about accountability. A written annual evaluation Provides a way to couple expectations with professional development. Implemented for 1997-98 academic year.
Assessment ensures academic freedom.
Clearly addresses concerns about accountability. Clear performance goals based on the expectation of professional engagement throughout a career, with academic freedom protected. Performance issues will be identified through the annual evaluation process. This evaluation process forms the basis for annual faculty merit increases. Faculty development process will be outlined and put in place.