Chairperson of the P&T Committee

The Chair of the P&T Committee shall be elected by members of the P&T Committee. The individual receiving the most votes shall be named Chair. In the event that no member is willing to accept the responsibility, the School Director will appoint the Chair. The Chair-elect will represent the Committee during the summer months.

Responsibilities of the P&T Chair are:

  • Assuring that the Committee follows the School, College, and University guidelines regarding all faculty evaluation issues.
  • Coordinating all necessary activities to complete the external review of materials submitted by candidates for either tenure or promotion.
  • Arranging committee meetings.
  • Preparing committee agendas.
  • Delegating committee tasks.
  • Conducting meetings.
  • Maintaining a record of committee actions.

The Chair will serve a one-year term, and if re-elected, may opt (or decline) to serve again.