Requirements for Renewal, Promotion, Tenure, and Professional Assessment are outlined in the Contract [Art. 4], and in Faculty Senate and individual department guidelines. They will be different for different departments and at different CSU institutions, so make sure you check with your campus department or Senate. When in doubt, contact you campus AAUP Chapter President.

Who is involved:

• There are 3 parties involved in Renewals: The Department Evaluation Committee (“DEC”), the Dean of your School, the Provost.
• There are 4 parties involved in Promotion, Tenure, and Professional assessment. The DEC, the Dean, the University Promotion & Tenure Committee, the Provost.
• Chairs are either on the DEC or write separate reports depending on department by-laws.
• The Provost is “the ultimate decision-maker.” This means that they can disagree with one or all of the other bodies making recommendations and their word is final. However, An appeal can be made to the President If the Provost disagrees with two (2) of the three (3) evaluative entities.

Things to keep in mind:

• There are different requirements and guidelines for teaching faculty, librarians, counselor, and coaches.
• Dates are very important. You must submit your materials on time. Dates are in our Contract.
• Pay attention to Department By-laws, Department guidelines, and Faculty Senate documents
• Go to a workshop if you are a candidate, a member of a DEC, or the Chair of a department.
• Look at the Evaluation Forms on the Human Resources website.

Grievances:

CSU-AAUP can only file grievances about violations of the process as outlined in the Contract [Art. 4]. We cannot “substitute” our judgement “on questions of substance or merit” for that of the parties involved. This means that decisions that may appear unfair, but are not a violation of the Contract, are possible. However, please contact CSU-AAUP if you believe there has been any violation of the renewal, promotion, and tenure process.