At this level, the Faculty Personnel Committee offers a recommendation to the Provost who makes the final determination. Candidates have the legal right of access to their promotion file unless they have signed a waiver of that right. The waiver may apply to all, or only to a portion, of the file. Early consideration for promotion and tenure is rare, and successful cases must be truly exceptional. Departments contemplating submission of a case for early consideration should first consult with the appropriate associate dean.
Early cases submitted without prior consultation are unlikely to be approved.
An extension must be requested no later than twelve months after the beginning of the circumstances leading to the request. The request should be submitted to the department for consideration by the Dean and Provost. Extensions will be granted only to individuals with previously satisfactory performance. Such extensions do not automatically extend the duration of an existing contract. If a decision has been reached to issue a terminal one-year contract to an individual, the Provost will issue a letter to that effect after evaluating the recommendations of the department and the Dean.