This plan should include definite steps to be taken to remedy the specific perceived deficiencies. A timetable of no longer than three years should be provided to accomplish the goals of the plan, with annual monitoring by the unit head and peer committee to measure progress. The plan should specify the resources to be made available to accomplish the goals. A copy of the development plan will be sent to the Dean of the College or to the appropriate academic supervisor. Any recommendation for sanctions made by the academic unit must be reviewed by a standing faculty committee elected for that purpose at the level of the college.
All academic units are responsible for drafting their own specific guidelines.
The timeline to be used for the annual reviews. The specific material required of faculty to be submitted for the review. A description of how the unit peer committee is to be selected and how long its members will serve. A description of the role of the peer committee, specifically the stages at which the committee will become involved and its responsibilities. A reminder that the annual reviews, attachments, and professional development plans are regarded as confidential under OSU's policy on faculty employment records.