TABLE OF CONTENTS: SWK 101 – By-Laws SWK 102 – Governance SWK 103 – Committee Structure SWK 104 – Standing committees SWK 104-01 – Committee on Academic and Professional Standards SWK 104-02 – Personnel Committees SWK 104-03 – Curriculum Committee SWK 104-04 – On-line Committee SWK 105 – Program Committees SWK 106 – MSW Program Coordinator SWK 107 – BSW Program Coordinator SWK 108 – PhD Program Coordinator SWK 109 – Tucson Faculty Coordinator SWK 110 – Executive Committee SWK 201 – Faculty Workload SWK 202 – Faculty Workload-Teaching SWK 203 – Faculty Workload-Teaching Release for Chairing Dissertations and Theses SWK 300 – Advancement BSW SWK 301 – Admissions MSW SWK 301 Appendix – Rubric for MSW Admissions SWK 302 – Testing Out and Transferring Credit SWK 303 – Statistics Deficiency SWK 304 – Part Time MSW Program
SWK 305 – Curriculum Exceptions SWK 306 – Campus Electives SWK 307 – Readings and Conference/Independent Study Courses SWK 308 – Advisement SWK 309 – Ombudsperson SWK 310 – Meaning of Grades SWK 311 – Field Grading SWK 312 – Implications of Grading Criteria SWK 313 – Probation and Termination SWK 314 – Student Academic Integrity SWK 314-01 – Grade and Other Appeals SWK 314-02 – Grade Appeal Form SWK 314-03 – Grievance Appeal Form SWK 315 – Student Evaluation of Courses SWK 316 – Comprehensive SWK 317 – Syllabus Format SWK 318 – Lead Faculty Responsibilities SWK 319 – Honors Credit BSW Program SWK 320 – Working Definition of Program Quality SWK 321 – Approval of Electives SWK 321-01 – Face Sheet for Electives SWK 400 – Student Organizations SWK 401 – Student Participation on School Committees SWK 501 – Faculty Performance Expectations
SWK 501-01 – 3rd Year Probationary Review SWK 502 – Criteria for Promotion to Associate Professor SWK 502-01 – Procedures for Tenure Reviews SWK 503 – Criteria for Promotion to Full Professor SWK 503-01 – Procedures for Full Professor Reviews SWK 504 – Academic Professionals SWK 504-01 – Appointment of Academic Professionals SWK 504-02 – Promotion of Academic Professionals SWK 504-03 – Procedures for Promotion of Academic Professionals SWK 505 – Annual Performance and Post-Tenure Reviews SWK 506 – Hiring of Faculty SWK 507 – Sabbatical SWK 508 – Course Buyouts SWK 509-01 – Clinical Faculty SWK 509-02 – Clinical Faculty Performance Expectations SWK 509-03 – Evaluation of Administrative Role for Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor SWK 509-04 – Evaluation of Teaching for Promoting to Clinical Associate Professor SWK 509-05 – Evaluation Service Criteria for Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor SWK 509-06 – Evaluation Criteria for Promotion to Clinical Full Professor SWK 509-07 – Procedures for Promotion to Clinical Full Professor SWK 510-01 – Appointment of Research Faculty SWK 510-02 – Research Faculty Performance Evaluation SKW 510-03 – Promotion of Research Faculty
Criteria No skills demonstrated in this area Minimum skill demonstrated in this area Some skill evident but skills not proficient An acceptable level of skill was demonstrated in this area Proficiency noted in this area, applicant exceeds standards Item score Grammar, spelling & 0 1 2 3 4 Neatness & 0 1 2 3 4 Clarity of expression 0 1 2 3 4 Logical Flow 0 1 2 3 4 Sufficient response to questions asked 0 1 2 3 4 Total score SWK 302 Testing Out and Transferring of Credits
professionals have earned an advanced degree or have acquired a high level of the particular skills needed for a position. As assistant academic professionals gain experience, they are expected to improve in position effectiveness, demonstrate growth, and involvement in professional contributions, and establish a record of service. (ACD 507-07). Additionally, the requires that candidates being considered for appointment to the rank of Assistant Academic Professional have an MSW with at least 2 years of post-MSW practice (macro- or micro-) experience. Such individuals will have a record demonstrating a high level of skill and background experience related to the particular position being considered, and evidence of service to the community II. Appointment at the Associate Academic Professional Rank ASU policy states that academic professionals appointed at/promoted to associate rank must exceed the criteria for initial appointment at assistant rank, and meet the criteria for appointment to the associate rank as defined by the unit. They must have attained considerable expertise in the areas of competence required of their positions. Associate academic professionals must demonstrate excellence in position effectiveness, continued professional contributions, and growth and involvement in university and community service. (ACD 507-07). Additionally, the requires that candidates being considered for appointment to the rank of Associate Academic Professional must have an MSW with at least 2 years of post-MSW practice (macro- or micro-) experience. Appointment at this rank implies sustained activity beyond that required for appointment to Assistant Academic Professional. SWK 504-01 Appointment of Academic Professionals School Approved 4/13/2007 Dean Approved 5/15/2007 Page 2 of 2 III. Appointment at the Full or Senior Academic Professional Rank ASU policy states that academic professionals appointed at/promoted to full or senior rank must exceed the criteria for associate rank, have substantial professional experience, and meet the criteria for appointment to the full or senior rank as defined by the unit. Academic professionals at this rank must demonstrate a high level of effectiveness and should be considered experts in their chosen fields. At this rank, both professional contributions and service activities must involve sharing knowledge and experience with others by providing substantial guidance and leadership in areas of professional or academic interests. (ACD 5-0-07) Additionally, the School of Social Work requires that candidates considered for appointment to the rank of Full or Senior Academic Professional must have an MSW with two years of practice experience, evidence of excellence in skills related to the specific position, and
B. Submission of materials 1. The candidate is responsible for providing adequate information to the Promotion and Tenure Review Committee within the time established by the School, College, and University. 2. Six copies of all materials shall be submitted to the Office of the Director; the candidate should retain an additional copy. SWK 509 -03 Evaluation of Administrative Role for Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor Revised 1/2007 Page 1 of 2 PURPOSE: To define criteria for evaluation of administrative role for promotion to clinical associate professor. A clinical faculty member’s primary role may be administrative. Thus, he or she is engaged in directing, coordinating or managing programs that are central to the educational mission of the School. Responsibilities of the position depend on the nature of the position and are determined upon hiring. These responsibilities may include supervision of personnel and/or students, coordination of student educational activities, collaboration with community partners, oversight of program budgets. Effective leadership is an essential criterion for advancement for those candidates whose primary role is administrative. SOURCES: Faculty Council APPLICABILITY All Clinical Faculty POLICY: Evaluation of Administrative Role for Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor A. Criteria