The Executive Committee also makes a five-year review of each faculty member. The focus here, however, is with respect to productivity. If the productivity has been low, there may be a recommendation for a higher teaching load. Each department has its own set of practices based on a set of guidelines established by the School. Most of the departments use a point system.
Some departments also involve their executive committee as a review body.
The Dean meets with the chair and reviews each recommendation. On occasion the Dean may request a review by the department for reconsideration. The Dean has the chair review the issue in light of the appeal made by the faculty member. The School does not have departments, but does have program area chairs. These chairs play a key role in this process.