Invitations to participate in symposia, conferences, workshops, and other activities related to teaching are important measures of recognition by peers at the regional, national, or international level. Honors, awards, and other special recognitions in and outside the university are also important indicators of quality and dedication to teaching. Faculty members are encouraged to seek extramural funds for teaching development, when appropriate, and efforts in this direction will be considered in evaluating teaching effectiveness. Although scholarly productivity is usually equated with conducting research and reporting results in peer- reviewed journals, it may also take other forms. These forms may include the publication of books, the development of computer software, and the production of scholarly works of a form and type determined by interaction of the department head and the full professors with the relevant faculty members.
Quantity is of importance only as a general indicator of regular activity.
Of more significance is the quality of the contributions to new knowledge or interpretation in the field and regularity of publications such that there are not significant gaps in productivity. For reappointment at the Assistant Professor level, publications from work conducted in a doctoral, postdoctoral, or other professional position may be considered if appropriate. It is expected, however, that tangible scholarly activity at this institution be well established during the initial appointment period. Effort and success in attracting extramural funding are important. Although independent work is the basis of most scholarly activities and recognition, collaborative work is important in many fields and for specific types of appointments.