The department must have a written document explaining the guidelines and procedures to be followed in the conduct of the review. Annual reviews are not usually adequate for giving candidates an overall assessment of their progress toward tenure. Additionally, cursory or uncritical mid-probationary reviews may not give candidates signals they need in time to make improvements. Chancellor William H. Cunningham endorsed this recommendation in March 1997. Paper copies are available on request from the Office of the General Faculty, FAC 22, F9500.
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