Acts to blunt criticisms of those opposed to tenure and, therefore, helps ensure the continuation of the traditional tenure system. Sets a dangerous precedent of yielding to external political pressures. The sheet also contained points for and against each type of review. The purpose of post-tenure review should be to provide a systematic, cumulative review of faculty accomplishments over a period of years in order to strengthen the professoriate in our constituent institutions. The performance of faculty members can and should be assessed and current methods of evaluation are inadequate.
Faculty members can improve their performance based on appropriate feedback from peers.
Departments, colleges, and institutions are only as strong as the tenured faculty which form the core of their teaching and research capabilities. A continuous improvement model applied to faculty performance can work in higher education. Pro Con Applies to everyone, possibly increasing bureaucratic, collegiality. Could be viewed as a work-intensive exercise. Can provide a career development and substantial continuous improvement focus.