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PM - Faculty characteristics of excellence
Characteristic (knowledge, skill, attitude, belief) that is valued
Operationalizing activity
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Dresses and comports themselves professionally, shows up on time, and can be relied on to complete work by agreed upon deadlines, etc.
Has a helpful, friendly and cooperative attitude
Is highly collegial when working with others
Is responsible for being aware of the standards imposed by federal and state laws and regulations, and contracts to which they are a party
Perform duties according to appropriate ethical and professional standards
PM: Accepts a fair share of service assignments
PM: Actively engages in self-evaluative and assessment processes
PM: Actively participates in departmental curricular planning processes
PM: Acts as an advisor for clubs etc.
PM: Acts as an external reviewer for tenure and promotion
PM: Aligns course evaluations with learning outcomes
PM: Application/engagement (goes beyond the service duties of a faculty member to those within or outside the HEI and involves the rigor and application of disciplinary expertise with results that can be shared with and/or evaluated by peers)
PM: Applies for grants (int. and ext.)
PM: Appoints direct reports who are willing to speak to power (not yes-people)
PM: Assigns goals with metrics for success and leaves details to the assignee
PM: Attends development events and consults with staff experts
PM: Attends disciplinary conferences and workshops
PM: Attends external lectures, workshops and conferences to improve skills and knowledge of teaching and scholarship
PM: Attends required meetings (dept., school, Institutional etc.)
PM: Authentically engages in shared governance
PM: Authors self-studies for accreditation etc.
PM: Chairs or serves on departmental, school or institutional committees and councils
PM: Complies with institution policies in a timely way, such as managing incompletes and grade appeals, publishing syllabus and course outline information including textbook requirements, reporting attendance and grades, reporting student achievement of course level learning outcomes.
PM: Contacts prospective students interested in the major to encourage enrollment and answer questions etc.
PM: Contributes to program development and maintenance
PM: Contributes to the discipline in some other capacity
PM: Coordinates or plans a scholarly conference
PM: Creates a classroom environment conducive to intellectual growth by setting the tone for civility, tolerance, inclusivity and mutual respect where students are encouraged and safe in expressing diverse views
PM: Creates an engaging learning experience through the use of active learning approaches
PM: Demonstrates a concern for the intellectual and holistic growth of students
PM: Develops academic policies
PM: Develops new courses in their fields to serve programmatic needs
PM: Discovery (includes original research that advances knowledge)
PM: Edits a scholarly journal
PM: Employs multiple (direct and indirect) methods to assess student learning outcomes
PM: Encourages peer and supervisor review and feedback on course and program effectiveness
PM: Encourages student feedback through multiple mechanisms such as surveys and focus groups to create an optimal learning environment
PM: Encourages students to participate in campus organizations, activities, events, and other enrichment opportunities
PM: Engages in scholarship (as defined by Boyer) of
PM: Evaluates others on merit
PM: Experiments with instructional strategies based on a thoroughly thought out and well-executed plan to adapt to student needs, interests, and challenges. Seeks the assistance / advice of colleagues and professional staff where and when appropriate.
PM: Holds a terminal degree in a relevant discipline
PM: If teaching online has completed appropriate training in online pedagogy
PM: Integrates content and activities within the course that serve the learning outcomes of dependent programs.
PM: Integration ( involves synthesis of information across disciplines, across topics within a discipline, or across time)
PM: Is pursuing a terminal or additional degree
PM: Looks for ways to catch people doing well and if possible, ignores trivial poor behavior
PM: Maintains an up to date biography on the institution web site
PM: Maintains course relevance by reviewing the syllabi and texts for relevance, and incorporating new material on a continual basis
PM: Makes explicit decisions about students’ achievements of learning outcomes, reports this information to students and programmatic faculty
PM: Makes oneself accessible outside of class (e.g., publishes and maintains office hours, answers emails, phone calls, etc.)
PM: Mentors peers
PM: Participates in community activities that are specifically linked to the theme and content of a course or research being conducted.
PM: Participates in institutional events such as graduation
PM: Participates in learning communities
PM: Participates in open houses, accepted student events etc.
PM: Participates in special program, school or institution initiatives
PM: PM: Appropriately assesses the impact of changes to his/her course(s) to determine what worked and what did not
PM: Presents at conferences
PM: Produces refereed or juried performance; composition, fine art etc.
PM: Provides timely, frequent and helpful feedback on student work
PM: Provides undergraduate research opportunities that are rigorous, and challenging academic experiences which enhance applications for graduate and professional school.
PM: Publishes in disciplinary journals or books
PM: Recognizes and rewards good work
PM: Refers to learning outcomes while teaching, and uses them toward the end of the course as principles of recapitulation and summary
PM: Reflects on his/her own teaching and scholarship, and is aware of strengths and weaknesses
PM: Returns graded work to students promptly while it still has pedagogical significance
PM: Reviews grant applications
PM: Reviews manuscripts for a book or journal
PM: Routinely reads current literature
PM: Seeks diverse perspectives and input
PM: Sets high standards for oneself and for students
PM: Shares content expertise with community groups
PM: Sponsors or leads field trips to enrich student learning
PM: Strives to provide high quality academic advising and mentoring to students
PM: Supports a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom
PM: Teaching and learning (the study of teaching and learning processes)
PM: Uses in class assessment techniques
PM: Uses learning outcomes as the organizing principles of the entire course and the foundation for the activities, assessments, and content of the course
PM: Uses relevant and timely content from the discipline and related disciplines in his/her courses.
PM: Uses supplemental learning materials and resources, including support services and academic learning centers
PM: Uses the academic update / early alert system to refer students for additional assistance and counseling
PM: Uses various methods of instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
PM: Volunteers as an officer of a regional or national professional organization
PM: When appropriate incorporates course learning outcomes that serve programmatic learning outcomes
Puts institutional growth and progress ahead of personal needs
Represents constituent’s viewpoints not personal agenda when serving on committees etc.
Shares information appropriately
Shares teaching knowledge and experience with other faculty within the department and across the institution
Tries to solve student problems or if unable to do so guides them to the people that can
Uses student learning assessment data to make decisions about instructional design, course content and pedagogy
Works well with professional staff in student services, student activities, academic support services, or other areas
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