Common use of TEACHING ASSESSMENTS Clause in Contracts

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 11. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four years, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectively. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 11. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four years, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectively. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching a semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their his/her teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Chair of the Department or the Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching a semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their his/her teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Chair of the Department or the Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching a semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. ▇. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their his/her teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Chair of the Department or the Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. Note: Article 5A applies to pre-tenure faculty members hired on July 1, 2015 or later, and pre-tenure faculty members who are hired prior to July 1, 2015 who have elected to be covered by the terms of Article 5A. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 11. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four years, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectively. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching a semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. ▇. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their his/her teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Chair of the Department or the Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. ‌ A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results), the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112, subject to Article 4.5.E.7 for those who commenced their employment as an Acting Assistant Professor. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. ‌ A. For pre-tenure probationary faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 11. E. A pre-tenure probationary faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure probationary faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four years, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectively. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure probationary faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-Vice ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching a semester. Pre-tenure Probationary faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. ▇. If through no fault of a pre-tenure probationary faculty member an assessment of their his/her teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure probationary faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Chair of the Department or the Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure probationary faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure probationary faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.

TEACHING ASSESSMENTS. A. For pre-tenure faculty members, in each of the first two semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed for teaching competence by two different members of the DEC, at least one of whom is an elected member. B. If the faculty member does not teach in the first and/or second semesters of their his/her appointment, the requirement of the two assessments shall be delayed to the earliest semesters in which the member does teach. Members who have had a period as Acting Assistant Professor may have any assessments in this period counted towards their total for the number of assessments required for tenure. C. After the first two semesters in which assessments occur, assessments may be carried out by any tenured faculty member designated by the Chair of the DEC. In the assignment of teaching assessments, the Chair of the DEC will use their his/her best efforts to ensure a broad selection of assessors. D. In the following seven eight semesters of the probationary period, the faculty member shall be assessed once per semester, for an overall total of 11 12 assessments. If the faculty member’s teaching is deemed to be overall good performance (with no areas of concerns) based on relevant evidence, including the previous year’s teaching assessment(s) and Faculty Course Survey results, the DEC may, at its discretion, reduce the teaching assessments for the following year by one assessment. In such cases, the Chair of the DEC will advise the faculty member, in writing, with a copy to the Association. This written communication will be placed in the faculty member’s Performance and Conduct File. The total number of assessments would thus range from 8 to 1112. E. A pre-tenure faculty member shall have the right to one additional teaching assessment in any given semester. This decision to exercise this right shall be indicated in writing to the Chair of the DEC, at least 2 weeks before the last date on which teaching assessments are allowed for that semester under the provisions of this Article. F. In circumstances where the pre-tenure faculty member’s probationary period has been reduced to three or four yearsreduced, the total number of teaching assessments will also be reduced by four or two, respectivelyin accordance with paragraph D. above. G. Where possible, at least 6 of these assessments will be made by tenured faculty members in the pre-tenure faculty member's field of expertise. H. Notwithstanding the above, should the probationary period for a faculty member be extended for any reason with regard to teaching competence, 2 assessments per semester will be permitted for the extended period of probation. I. Each faculty member who assesses the teaching competence of a faculty member will submit to the Chair/Director a letter of assessment or a completed evaluation form within 3 weeks of the date of the assessment. The Chair/Director will provide copies of this letter or completed form to the faculty member, to the ▇▇▇▇, to the Chair of the DEC, to the Office of the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Faculty of Affairs and to the Association within one week of receipt. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances, any letter which is not so submitted within 4 weeks of the assessment shall not be included for consideration by the DEC and no extra teaching assessment shall be conducted to replace the one(s) not so included. J. Assessments may not be conducted within either the first 2 or the last 2 weeks of the teaching semester. Pre-tenure faculty members must receive at least one week's prior notice for any in-class assessment of their teaching. K. If through no fault of a pre-tenure faculty member an assessment of their teaching competence is not done in a given teaching semester, a letter must be written by the Chair of the DEC stating that an assessment was not done of the pre-tenure faculty member's teaching performance and stating the reasons why. The Chair/Director of the Department/School shall place a copy of that letter in the member's Performance and Conduct File (PCF) and copies are to be sent to the member, the ▇▇▇▇, the Chair/Director and the Association. In the case of one or more such letters in the pre-tenure faculty member's PCF, the absence of those teaching assessments may not be used as grounds for extension of the probationary period, or the denial of tenure. No assessments above the number stated in A – D above may be conducted in subsequent terms to compensate for such missed assessments. L. By the end of the third week of every semester, the Chair of the DEC must inform each pre-tenure faculty member of the total number of assessments to be carried out that semester and the names of those faculty members conducting them.