Exceptions to this policy must be approved annually by the Provost. Needs of the institution 5. Ability of the professor to function within the Georgia Southern academic community 6. The offer of a one- year contract in no way implies a commitment or obligation on the part of the University to offer contracts for subsequent years. This schedule of notification does not apply to persons holding temporary or part-time positions.
Tenure resides at the institutional level.
Only assistant professors, associate professors, and professors are eligible for tenure. Faculty members with adjunct appointments shall not acquire tenure, nor does tenure apply to honorific appointments. Tenure Review, completed at the institutional level Tenure Recommendation, submitted to Board of Regents if review is positive. Exceptions will be extremely rare. In such cases, the individual must be outstanding in all areas of evaluation, and there must be a compelling reason to award tenure early.