Gallaudet UniversityArt, Communication & Theater Department

Art & Media Design ProgramFaculty Evaluation Rubrics

for Reappointment, Merit Increase, Promotion & Tenure

Revision date: March, 1, 2016

This document was prepared by the faculty of the Art & Media Design Program andpresents the evaluation procedure and standards of performance to be used for thefollowing personnel actions: reappointment, promotion, merit increase and tenure. It isintended to reflect the standards outlined in the University Faculty Guidelines ofGallaudet University and in the Mission of the Art & Media Design Program.

Mission of the Art & Media Design ProgramGallaudet University's Art Program offers a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural programdesigned to ensure the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard ofhearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Within this context,we cultivate a multifaceted, interdisciplinary understanding of art as fundamental tohuman expression and dialog. We embrace the creative potentials of our disciplinewhether expressed traditionally or through cutting-edge technology. Our curriculumprovides majors and non-majors a balance of studio art, graphic design, digital mediaand art history.Outside our doorstep world-renowned museums, galleries and professional studios beckon us to visit and conduct research. In these off-site classroom spaces and in ourclassrooms and studios on campus, we encourage students to engage in theircommunity, become creative problem solvers, and explore the potential of art as a forcefor positive social change.

Goals of our Faculty Evaluation ProcessOur faculty evaluation process provides a structure that 1) presents opportunities toexamine the accomplishments within the evaluation period, 2) identifies areas of faculty excellence, 3) reflects on areas of potential improvement, and 4) provides forconstructive dialogue between the faculty member, the Program Director and Chair ofthe Department.Our faculty guidelines describe requirements of faculty in the areas of: teaching,scholarship/creative activity/research, service, ASL communication, and professionalintegrity. Each faculty member is responsible for reading the University Faculty Guidelines.

Preparation of the Portfolio For personnel actions faculty will be required to update a portfolio. The portfolio shouldconsist of all of the materials here, unless otherwise specified. Faculty may choose toinclude supplementary materials, however failure to provide supplemental materials will not have a negative impact on the evaluation scores.

a. A summary D-RE Report of Evaluation covering the entire period of evaluation.b. A summary of student evaluations, prepared by the department.

c. A peer evaluation and classroom observation collected within the evaluation period.d. All D-REs completed within the evaluation period.e. A copy of the SCPI or ASLPI summary and other relevant documentation. f. A copy of the letter of initial appointment.g. A CV in the University-required format. h. Course syllabi, publications and creative works, recommendations, and otherprofessional activities relevant to the application.i. A summary and report of all the above documentation, prepared by the chair using therequired University forms for faculty actions.

Process of Classroom Observation

For specific personnel actions, faculty will undergo classroom observation(s). Thestandard Report of Class Observation form is used to evaluate a faculty member’steaching at least annually prior to granting of tenure. Only Department members holdingtenure shall perform classroom observations for faculty seeking tenure. For promotions, only Department members higher in rank than the faculty member being evaluated shall perform classroom observations. The observer should be provided with a copy of thecourse syllabus and may request other course materials. The observer will make arrangements with the faculty member being evaluated to attend one entire class periodand will fill out the Report of Class Observation form. This form will be returned to theChair.

Process of Peer Review

For specific personnel actions, faculty will be reviewed by peers in his / her department.Only Department members holding tenure shall participate in a peer review regarding tenure decisions; only faculty members higher in rank than the faculty member being evaluated shall participate in a peer review regarding promotions. Faculty peer reviewers will be provided with a copy of the D-RE completed by the faculty member being evaluated, as well as the faculty portfolio. Once completed, the Faculty Peer Evaluationform will be returned to the chair.

Process of Student Evaluation For every course section that is taught, the Art & Media Design Program will askstudents to evaluate a faculty member’s teaching skills at the end of each course. Thedepartment approved Course Evaluation forms will be used. These forms are to be completed anonymously by the students registered in that course; a summary of numerical responses and student comments is prepared by the program and departmentand is provided to the faculty member shortly after the completion of each semester.

Requirements for ReappointmentAll faculty applying for reappointment must complete a full portfolio, undergo a classroomobservation, and undergo peer review. All faculty applying for reappointment must have at least a “Satisfactory” rating in all categories of the Art & Media Design ProgramFaculty Evaluation Rubric and must meet the University’s standards for ASL proficiencyand professional integrity. For the second year and beyond, the Art & Media DesignProgram additionally requires a total score of at least four points.

Failure to meet this minimum standard of performance will result in non-reappointment or termination as outlined in the University Faculty Guidelines.

Requirements for Merit IncreasesFaculty applying for a Merit Increase need only to submit a D-RE Report of Evaluation tothe Program Director and Department Chair on or before the deadline.

Requirements for Promotion & TenureAll faculty applying for promotion or tenure must complete the following:submit a D-RE Report of Evaluation to the Program Director and Department Chair on orbefore the deadline, completion of a full portfolio, undergo a classroom observation, and undergo peer review. All faculty applying for promotion or tenure must have at least a“Satisfactory” rating in all categories of the Art & Media Design Program FacultyGuidelines for Promotion & Tenure Document and must meet the University’s standardsfor ASL proficiency and professional integrity.

*Additionally, our department requires each faculty applying for promotion and tenure to meet all requirements for the rank within which they presently reside, satisfy the time inrank as required by the Faculty Guidelines, and reflect these minimum scores:

Assistant Professor: A consistent rating in teaching as “Commendable” on annual evaluation for Merit Increase excluding first semester and an overall rating of no less than 4 for every evaluation and at least 5 points overall twice.

Associate Professor: A rating of “Outstanding” at least once in both teaching andservice on annual evaluation for Merit Increase and receive an overall rating of at least 7 points, as well as four products from any scholarship category (including at least one ofany of the following: juried or invitational art exhibition; peer reviewed publication;presentation at an outside organization or conference related to art or an allied field oran art commission.

Tenure: “Commendable” rating for the last 3 of 6 years on the annual evaluation for Merit Increase in teaching, scholarship, and service. Scholarly products should include completed works, at least one peer reviewed publication product or juried exhibition, and four conference presentations.(Evaluation will include one tenured member of theGallaudet University faculty from another department (to be selected by tenureddepartment faculty by a majority vote.)

Full Professor: A rating of “Outstanding” on the annual Merit Increase Evaluation atleast once during the evaluation period in each category of teaching service, and servicein an overall rating of at least 8 points twice. Six products from any scholarship category (including at least two of any of the following: juried or invitational art exhibition; peer reviewed publication; presentation at an outside organization or conference related to art or an allied field or an art commission.

Points Teaching Scholarship Service

0 Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory

1 Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory 2 Commendable Commendable Commendable

3 Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding TOTAL

Disclaimer: The information in this document is subject to change by mutual consent of faculty members in the Art & Media Design Program. Information regarding any changes will be distributed in a timely fashion.

Reappointment Instructor

Assistant Professor

(Tenure-Track) Associate Professor Professor Tenure

Submit full PTT ( Pre Meet all Meet all requirements Meet all Meet all requirements portfolio, Tenure Track

position) requirements for rank of Instructor,

for rank of Assistant professor

requirements for rank of Associate

as required by Faculty Guidelines

undergo a 4 years as Instructor, Professor,

classroom observation,

Meet all requirements for rank of

as required by faculty guidelines

4 years of time in rank, as required by Faculty Guidelines

4 years time in rank, as required by

“Commendable” rating for the last 3 of 6 years on the annual

instructor as Consistent rating in Faculty Guidelines evaluation for Merit peer review required by

Faculty teaching as “Commendable” on

Rating of “Outstanding” at least Rating of

Increase in teaching, scholarship, and service

Receive least Guidelines. annual evaluation for once in both teaching “Outstanding” on “Satisfactory” Merit Increase, and service on annual the annual Merit Scholarly products rating in all Completed excluding first evaluation for Merit Increase Evaluation should include

categories of BA or BFA in a semester and an Increase and receive at least once during completed works, at

the Art & field of Art overall rating of no an overall rating twice the evaluation least one peer

Media Design Program

and enrollment in a doctoral or

less than 4 points for every evaluations and at least 5 points

of at least 7 points

Four products from

period in each category of teaching, service and

reviewed publication product or juried exhibition, and four

Faculty MFA program overall twice. any scholarship scholarship and an conference Evaluation relevant to an category (including at overall rating of at presentations Rubric area of art.

Completed Ph.D. or least one of any of the following: juried or

least 8 points twice Evaluation will include

meet the MFA in an area of invitationalart Six products from one tenured member University specialization exhibition; peer any scholarship of the Gallaudet ASL relevant to art. reviewed publication; category (including University Faculty from

proficiency presentation at an at least two of any of another department

standards outside organization or conference related to art or an allied field or

the following: juried or invitational art exhibition; peer

(to be selected by tenured department faculty by majority

professional an art commission) reviewed vote). integrity. publication;

presentation at an Three letters of support After the Two letters of outside organization from outside the second year support from outside or conference department requires a the department related to art or an

total score of Two letters of support allied field or an art

at least four from outside the commission)

points. department

Three letters of support from outside the department

.

ART - Criteria for Merit Increase in Teaching

Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding Teaching must include all of the following: a). Course expectations are clearly articulated in course syllabi b). Pedagogy conforms or attempts to conform to appropriate standards in higher education c). Communication abilities are effective in transferring knowledge and interacting with students d). Faculty member holds class regularly and maintains office hours e). Faculty addresses and resolves maintenance issues related to their classrooms, including those related to technology f). Faculty demonstrates a willingness to support curriculum priorities of the department g). Faculty effectively meets ordering deadlines for supplies and equipment needed for courses h). Effectively maintains duties as major student advisor

Must meet all standards for the Satisfactory rating. In addition, teaching must include two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). Involvement in curriculum development b). Incorporates new teaching strategies or initiatives into their courses, which modifies or enriches the course c). Participates in team-teaching or interdisciplinary teaching d). Supervises an independent study e). Coordinates field trips for their course(s) f). Coordinates a guest lecturer for a course or in support of the department g). Serves as a guest lecturer in another faculty member’s class

Must meet standards for Satisfactory and Commendable. In addition, must complete two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). Receives average student evaluation in their courses of Good to Excellent b). Provides an exceptional learning opportunity to students outside of the classroom c). Receives a special award for teaching d). Develops a new course e). Involves students in field research and work related to faculty member’s area of expertise in a way that moves beyond regular course curriculum and enhances the student(s) learning experience.

ART - Criteria for Merit Increase in Service

Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding Will have completed at least 2 or more of the following: a). Regularly attends and positively contributes to departmental meetings b). Works with Department Chair to identify and order materials, equipment, and supplies needed in the department c). Collaborates effectively with other faculty members on student exhibitions d). Participates in campus-wide events as appropriate or required by the department and/or University including convocation, commencement, Enrichment Day, University faculty meetings, special training, workshops, academic fairs, and campus open-houses

Must meet standards for Satisfactory rating. In addition, must complete two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). Serves as supervisor for department aids or lab assistants b). Participates in a faculty, department, or campus committee c). Performs significant service project for the Department or University d). Coordinates exhibition for the LKJ Art Gallery e). Arranges for a guest lecturer to speak in the Department or at the University f). Coordinates logistics for an Artist in Residence g). Assumes role as faculty mentor for a Gallaudet Student h). Serves in a mentor to adjunct or temporary faculty appointment following guidelines and expectations defined by the department faculty

Must meet standards for satisfactory and commendable. In addition, must complete two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). Significant additional work in any of the topics listed for commendable beyond the requirements for that rating b). Serve in a significant role in a project or initiative benefiting the Gallaudet community c). Serve in a significant role in a project or initiative sponsored by or benefiting higher education and the academic community d). Contribute in a significant way to the work of a national or international organization within the discipline of art and/or an allied field e). Serve as a curator for a research-related exhibition f). Serve as a juror for an art exhibition g). Serve as a juror for an competition related to art and/or an allied discipline

ART - Criteria for Merit Increase in Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity

Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding Will have completed at least 2 or more of the following: a). attendance in a conference or workshop within an appropriate academic field art or an allied discipline b). active participation or membership in an organization related to the appropriate academic or allied discipline c). demonstrated engagement in the art world such as attending at least 4 art exhibitions per year d). exhibit artwork in Art Faculty show e). Design the exhibition flyer or poster

Must meet standards for satisfactory rating. In addition, must complete two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). Conduct research or produce a creative project in an area of art history b). Complete an extensive exploration in a particular medium or process or art (including computer software) c). Engage in an aspect of art criticism for example as a juror of an art exhibit or through the publication of a review d). Obtain a small grant e). Complete additional coursework in an area of specialization f). Serve as a peer reviewer for a publication, article, or show g). Participate as a member of a cooperative gallery

Must meet standards for satisfactory and commendable. In addition, must complete two or more of the following (repeats in any area listed below are permissible): a). publish an article, book or art activity related to creativity, art history, criticism, or related discipline. b). Obtain and/or administer a grant for the department or the university c). Coordinate a workshop or conference that has impact on art or an allied field d). Supervise student research e). Obtain a position in a related field outside of Gallaudet during the summer or a sabbatical, such as an artist in residence or a visiting scholar f). obtain an art commission of some significance. g). complete a solo art show on campus h). serve as a guest curator or judge of an art exhibition i).give a presentation or workshop at a regional or national conference j).participate in a juried or invitationalexhibition off campus

Checklist for Abridged File for Applicants for Tenure

The deadline for submitting the A-5 (Request for Tenure) to the Faculty Welfare

Committee (FWC) is December 3, 2012. All forms and essential guidelines may

be found at

http://www.gallaudet.edu/Academic_Affairs/Resources/Faculty_Forms.html

Your Abridged File is expected to contain the following:

€ The A-5 form signed by the Program Coordinator, the Department Chair,

and FWC. Coordinator and Chair sign first and FWC then passes the form

to the Dean, who will have the A-5 placed in the Abridged File.

€ A completed Summary Sheet filled out and signed by the Program

Coordinator and Department Chair.

€ The completed D-RE form for Tenure signed by the Program Coordinator,

the Department Chair and the applicant.

€ A copy of the Program’s Evaluation Criteria for Tenure.

€ Copies of all D-RE forms since appointment to tenure-track status.

€ A copy of the letter of appointment to tenure-track status. For most faculty

this would be the letter of initial appointment. This letter will specify the

date by which the faculty member must apply for tenure.

€ A copy of the applicant’s notification of his or her ASLPI rating.

€ The applicant’s CV, following the format found at

http://www.gallaudet.edu/Academic_Affairs/Resources/Faculty_Forms.html

€ A copy of the letter to the applicant’s Program Coordinator requesting

tenure.

Art & Media Design Faculty Evaluation Teaching Rubric (in progress)

Satisfactory Commendable (1 point each)

Outstanding (2 points each)

1. General (T1.S1) Meet with all classes (T1.C) Develop review (T1.O) Lead an activity

Teaching regularly and promptly. material for supplemental at a departmental

Responsibilities (T1.S2) Develop and follows clear and reasonable expectations for student performance that are printed on the syllabus. (T1.S3) Maintain grade book and records of student attendance. (T1.S4) Provide the Registrar with grade reports for all courses before the deadline.

instructors or mentor supplemental instructors

meeting to demonstrate active learning, critical thinking skill development, classroom technology or other classroom pedagogy

2. Availability to (T2.S1) Be available for in (T2.C) Be available for in- (T2.O) Be available for Students person consultation with

students three days per week. £ (T2.S2) Keep published office hours (6 hours minimum). £ (T2.S3) Respond to student emails promptly (generally within one business day).

person consultation with students four days per week.

in person consultation with students five days per week.

3. Course (T3.S) Receive an average (T3.C) Receive an average (T3.O) Receive an

evaluations: rating of 3 or better on a rating average rating of

Students composite of all Student Course Evaluation Forms

of 3.5 or better on a composite of all Student Course Evaluation Forms

4 or better on a composite of all Student Course Evaluation

4. Course (T4.S) Receive an average (T4.C) Receive an average (T4.O) Receive an

evaluations: rating of 3 or better on a rating average rating of

Peers composite of all Report of Class Observation Forms

of 3.5 or better on a composite of all Report of Class Observation Forms

4 or better on a composite of all Report of Class Observation Forms

5. Course (T5.S) Course syllabi meet (T5.C1) Teach an overload (T5.O1) Develop a new

development all university requirements for syllabi. Course learning objectives are clearly stated and aligned with department and university SLOs.

course with or without overload pay. (T5.C2) Offer an independent

course (idea, syllabus and materials) (T5.O2) Supervise and assume accountability for

study to a student without course release. (T5.C3) Teach an existing course that she/he has never taught. (T5.C4) Research new learning strategies or new course materials for a multi-sectional course and make a recommendation to department faculty.

adjunct/temporary faculty teaching courses and prepare regular reports on their progress.

6. Learning (T6.S1) Provide students (T6.C1) Provide one or (T6.O1) Offer experiences with appropriate course

activities (T6.S2) Use BlackBoard for posting course materials, assignments and grades.

more learning experiences that enhance the classroom experience (supervise field trips or arrange external guest lecturers) (T6.C2) Present one guest lecture for a course internal or external to the institution.

exceptional learning experiences or opportunities for students (e.g. trips to other states or countries to experience art & media design there). (T6.O2) Present two or more guest lectures internalor external to the institution.

7. Course (T7.S1) Conduct and record (T7.C) Develop new (T7.O) Develop new

assessment data from assessment methods such as quizzes, exams, and assignment checklists and rubrics (T7.S2) Provide assessment data to the department as required.

innovative course assessments that are based on department outcomes.

departmentwide rubrics or assessment tools.

8. Pedagogy (T8.C1) Participate in at least four hours of University-sponsored training workshops to improve teaching effectiveness (including faculty development workshops). (T8.C2) Attend a conference related

(T8.O) Plan a department initiative that will have a major impact on student learning, or can be used as an innovative learning technique or results in the development of materials useful in the discipline or

to teaching. across disciplines.

9. Special Projects (T9.C) Complete a special project related to teaching that required a commitment of 20-39 hours.

(T9.O) Complete a special project related to teaching that required a commitment of 40 or more hours.

Criteria for Merit Increases for the Teaching Category The following point values for the Teaching category are used to determine the rating for merit increase. Satisfactory: Meet every criterion in the Satisfactory column Commendable: 6-10 points Outstanding: >10 points

Scholarship/Creative Activity/Research Satisfactory Commendable (1 point

each) Outstanding (2 points each)

1. Plan/conduct a (R1.S) Plan an (R1.C1) Conduct independent research independent or or

project(s) collaborative research project in teaching or STEM fields.

collaborative research in teaching or STEM, including an ongoing graduate school or post-doctoral research project (R1.C2) For each research conference(s) attended related to the discipline. (note that conferences related to teaching are in the teaching section) £ (R1.C3) Establish innovative and empirically verifiable procedures for evaluating student learning.

2. Apply (R2.S) Compile a list of (R2.C1) For each application (R2.O1) For each

for/receive external funding sources for externally-funded

research external grant funding as a grant received as a

funding collaborator or co-investigator.

collaborator, team member, or a principal

(R2.C2) For one or more submitted Faculty Development grant(s). (R2.C3) For each application for internalgrant funding as a principal investigator. £ (R2.C4) For each internally-funded grant received as a principal investigator. £ (R2.C5) For each externally-funded grant received as a consultant. £ (R2.C6) For each ongoing externallyfunded grant administered as a principal investigator.

investigator. £ (R2.O2) For each application for external grant funding as a principal investigator.

3. Publication/ (R3.S) Perform data (R3.C1) For each manuscript (R3.O1) For each peer-Dissemination collection

for internal reports, publication or future grant applications

submitted to a peer-reviewed journal during the review period. (R3.C2) For each platform or poster presentation for meetings internalto the University. (R3.C3) Active role in the preparation of technical reports or substantial contribution through writing or collecting data for preparation of university studies and surveys and technical reports and/or departmental reviews.

reviewed journalarticle either published during the review period. (R3.O2) For each platform or poster presentation for meetings external to the University. (R3.O3) Publication of a book or extensive monograph may be considered equivalent to several individualarticles, depending on the faculty member’s contributions.

4. Special Projects (R4.C) Completion of a special project related to scholarship/creative activity/research that required a commitment of 20-39 hours.

(R4.O) Completion of a special project related to scholarship/creative activity/research that required a commitment of 40 or more hours.

For all areas, peer evaluators are expected to consider the quality and impact of the scholarly products as well as the number.

Criteria for Merit Increases for the Scholarship/Creative Activity/Research Category The following point values for the Teaching category are used to determine the rating for merit increase. Satisfactory: Meet every criterion in the Satisfactory column Commendable: 3-6 points Outstanding: >6 points

Service

Satisfactory Commendable (1 point each)

Outstanding (2 points each)

1. Service to (S1.S1) Serve as an (S1.C1) Serve as an advisor to (S1.O1) Supervises and

Students academic advisor to biology major(s), including demonstrating a clear understanding of the information needed in the advising process including GSR and major requirements, procedures for the registrar’s office, independent study, etc. (S1.S2) Assume rotating responsibility with other departmental faculty for activities such as presentation of departmental awards on Awards Day, attendance at Scholar’s dinners, senior writing assessment, major internship

a student club or organization. £ (S1.C2) Participate in a master’s or doctoral dissertation committee without course release.

assumes accountability for student adjuncts and assistants teaching courses and prepares regular reports on their progress. £ (S1.O2) Supervise student interns from Gallaudet or other universities for at least 4 weeks during the summer.

presentations, luncheons, etc.

3. Student (S3.S) Participate in any (S3.C) Participate in at least (S3.O) Participate in at Recruitment university four hours least eight

and Retention wide mandates to support recruitment and retention (e.g. Starfish, Supplemental Instruction, first year student activities)

per calendar year of student recruitment or retention activities, including:Open Houses, student luncheons, academic bowls, etc.

hours per calendar year of student recruitment and retention activities, including: Open Houses, student luncheons, academic bowls, etc.

4. Department (S4.S1) Be on campus and (S4.C1) Participate in the (S4.O) Acts and assumes Service available during the week

prior to the beginning of classes. £ (S4.S2) Attend day-long department meeting at the beginning and end of each semester. £ (S4.S3) Attend and actively participate in all regularly scheduled department meetings during the semester.

planning of a department professional development activity to enhance faculty teaching skills, etc. £ (S4.C2) Prepare a CUE proposal for a new course or course revisions.

responsibility as a coordinator for a labor intensive departmental activity (assessment, laboratory, multi-sectional course, internships or other).

5. University (S5.S) Attend the faculty (S5.C1) Serve on a standing (S5.O1) Actively

Service development workshops held each semester during the week prior to the beginning of classes.

faculty committee. £ (S5.C2 Serve on another official University committee, such as the InstitutionalReview Board, MSHCE steering committee, Athletic Council, or other ad hoc committees. (S5.C3) Mentor new faculty member(s) and provide feedback on teaching techniques, handling student behaviors, and syllabus requirements; provide a report on progress.

participate in planning and implementing a University-wide Professional Day activity. £ (S5.O2) Chair a University faculty committee or university task force.

£ (S5.C4) Serve for other University special projects (e.g. Faculty Reader for OAQ assessment projects, Faculty Liaison to other departments, etc.)

6. Service to the (S6.S) Maintain (S6.C1) Serve as a peer (S6.O1) Chair local, Field/Profession membership in a

national organization relevant to the biology field or the university teaching profession.

reviewer for internal(GRI) grants. £ (S6.C2) Serve on local, regional, or national committees serving the deaf community or related to the STEM fields.

regional, or national committee(s) serving the deaf community or related to the STEM fields. £ (S6.O2) Serve as a peer reviewer for external grants. £ (S6.O3) Serve as a peer reviewer or editor for manuscript reviews for books or journals.

7. Special Projects (S7.C) A special project related to service that required a commitment of 20-39 hours to complete

(S7.O) A special project related to research that required a commitment of 40 or more hours to complete.

Criteria for Merit Increases for the Service Category The following point values for the Teaching category are used to determine the rating for merit increase. Satisfactory: Meet all criteria in the Satisfactory column Commendable: 3-6 points Outstanding: >6 points