Common use of Purposes of Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Purposes of Evaluation. The evaluation of faculty is to assure effectiveness in and improvement of instruction and educational services. The primary purpose of the regular (tenured) faculty evaluation is to provide commendation and feedback for the member to consider for professional growth and improvement. The primary purpose of the contract (non-tenured, tenure track) faculty and temporary (long-term/one year) faculty evaluation is to provide feedback for professional growth and improvement, as well as to determine suitability for continued employment and tenure. Evaluation to the extent possible shall include sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.