Link to DSI schedule for 2009

Memorandum from Provost Coultrap-McQuin

Date:    May 5, 2009
To:       Department Chairs
From:   Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Re:       DSI File

As you begin the process of review for DSI recommendations, I am writing to remind you what needs to be included in a DSI file to be transmitted to the Dean and Provost.  As in previous years, faculty members must complete the On-line Faculty Report by May 25^th to be considered for DSI.  A print-out does not have to be included in the DSI file.  Department Chairs and Deans will be given the list of faculty members in their department who are eligible for DSI consideration.

As in previous years, information to be included in the DSI Personnel files transmitted to the Provost and Dean will include:

• A list of annual accomplishments in the five criteria for personnel evaluation
• A current Curriculum Vita
• Personal letter of justification for DSI
• Recommendations from the personnel committee and department chair
• Any response of the faculty member to the recommendations

In support of teaching effectiveness, the summarized results of student or peer evaluations ought to be included.  Departments and committees can determine any additional materials to be reviewed in making their recommendations, such as the actual student evaluations or copies of publications.  However, materials beyond what are listed above do not need to come forward to the Dean or Provost.  Please share this information with your personnel and subdivision committees.

According to the DSI calendar, deans will receive recommendations and the DSI files from subdivisions, no later than noon on September 15^th.  We anticipate having to complete all decisions by the beginning of October.

Attachment:  DSI schedule for 2009

Copies to:
Deans
M. Bell
M. Nojan
J. Carroll
S. Camp