The purpose of promotion is to recognize and reward accomplishment.
Promotion is awarded on the basis of proven excellence rather than on a lack of deficiencies.
Promotions of nontenured faculty to the ranks of associate professor or professor will be accompanied with tenure . Demotion does not occur. Instructor to Assistant Professor Promotion from instructor to assistant professor will not normally occur, except where the faculty member has made substantial professional progress as defined by departmental and college criteria subsequent to the individual's appointment as instructor. Professor Promotion from assistant professor to associate professor will be granted if the faculty member has successfully met established criteria. An assistant professor may apply for promotion before the final probationary year if he or she feels that the established criteria for the full probationary period have been met before the end of the period.