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Understanding the Tenure Understanding the Tenure and Promotion Processand Promotion Process


David Wm. ReedDavid Wm. ReedCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Texas A&M AgriLife ConferenceTexas A&M AgriLife Conference

20152015



Web Portal Promotion and TenureWeb Portal Promotion and Tenurehttp://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/promotion-tenurehttp://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/promotion-tenure

PowerPoint and Video will be postedPowerPoint and Video will be posted

Faculty WorkshopsFaculty Workshops

College, AgriLife Research and AgriLife ExtensionCollege, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension•New Faculty Orientation – General Overview procedure & processFall, Dean of Faculty & AgriLife Human Resources Orientation•Understanding the Tenure and Promotion ProcessJanuary, Texas A&M AgriLife Conference•Candidate Dossier Preparation WorkshopMarch, time and place TBA•Administrative Dossier Preparation WorkshopApril, time and place TBA•Administrative Check-Off List WorkshopAugust, time and place TBA

Dean of FacultiesDean of Faculties•Demystifying the Tenure and Promotion Process•Is this the Right Time or Not? Promotion to Full ProfessorUsually in March-April

Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial Ranks

Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial RanksEscalating Expectations Over TimeEscalating Expectations Over Time

•The peak keeps getting higherThe peak keeps getting higher•The climb keeps getting steeperThe climb keeps getting steeper

Climbing the Professorial RanksClimbing the Professorial Ranks

You don’t get to the top by just doing our job!You don’t get to the top by just doing our job!What is your “value added”?What is your “value added”?

What is your “impact” outside your job?What is your “impact” outside your job?How has your “scholarship” advanced your field?How has your “scholarship” advanced your field?

Understanding Promotion and/or TenureUnderstanding Promotion and/or Tenure•ExpectationsExpectations

•Gauging peer expectationsGauging peer expectations•Analysis of successful and unsuccessful Analysis of successful and unsuccessful dossierdossier•Analysis of College vs. AgriLife Analysis of College vs. AgriLife Research vs. AgriLife ExtensionResearch vs. AgriLife Extension

•Procedures and ProcessProcedures and Process•Who are the reviewersWho are the reviewers•Clocks and timelinesClocks and timelines•Early, Extensions and ExceptionsEarly, Extensions and Exceptions

In what areas will you be evaluated?In what areas will you be evaluated?As per, TAMU, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension rulesAs per, TAMU, AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension rules

Teaching Research

ServiceExtension

The Dossier is organized around these areas of expectation.The Dossier is organized around these areas of expectation.

In what areas will you be evaluated?In what areas will you be evaluated?

TeachingTeachingSharing your knowledge with others through formal Sharing your knowledge with others through formal

classroom teaching and informal teaching (ex. guest lectures, classroom teaching and informal teaching (ex. guest lectures, short courses, special topics, graduate training).short courses, special topics, graduate training).

ResearchResearchOriginal scholarship and creative contributions.Original scholarship and creative contributions.

ExtensionExtensionExtension education/programming/teaching.Extension education/programming/teaching.

ServiceServiceContributions to your department, college, agency,Contributions to your department, college, agency,

university, societies, stakeholders, industry, public, etc.university, societies, stakeholders, industry, public, etc.

How do you know if your achievements How do you know if your achievements meet expectations?meet expectations?

Two Approaches to assess your achievements.Two Approaches to assess your achievements.

Peer ExpectationsPeer ExpectationsWhat are the expectations of the current administrators What are the expectations of the current administrators

and faculty?and faculty?

Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsCompare your record to other facultyCompare your record to other facultyrecently promoted or not promoted.recently promoted or not promoted.

How do you determine the expectations of How do you determine the expectations of current administrators and faculty peers?current administrators and faculty peers?

Annual reviewAnnual reviewHead should indicate progress towards promotionHead should indicate progress towards promotion

Mid-Term ReviewMid-Term ReviewPay close attention to results, especially head &faculty committeesPay close attention to results, especially head &faculty committees

MentorsMentorsUtilize assigned mentorsUtilize assigned mentors

Seek-out mentorsSeek-out mentorsMock ReviewMock Review

Prepare your CV in dossier formatPrepare your CV in dossier formatSeek faculty reviewsSeek faculty reviews

Especially important for promotion to Professor Especially important for promotion to Professor

Don’t hesitate to contact me: [email protected]’t hesitate to contact me: [email protected]

Compare your record to other facultyCompare your record to other facultyrecently promoted or not promotedrecently promoted or not promoted

Analyzed and characterized the metrics of Dossiers over Analyzed and characterized the metrics of Dossiers over the 7 previous cycles 2009 to 2015the 7 previous cycles 2009 to 2015

Metric ExpectationsMetric Expectations

Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15


Let’s look at characteristics ofSuccessful Dossiers

•College Faculty

•Tenure track or tenured

•Promotion to Associate Professor + tenure

•Promotion to Professor


College FacultyCollege Faculty

Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure +tenure

ProfessorProfessor

TEACHINGTEACHING

Undergraduate courses/yearUndergraduate courses/year 1.61.6 1.51.5

Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.31.3Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.534.53

Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.364.36% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 101%101%


Mix



Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure +tenure

ProfessorProfessor

TEACHINGTEACHING





<Undergrad>Grad



Associate Associate ProfessorProfessor+tenure +tenure

ProfessorProfessor

TEACHINGTEACHING





Balanced mix

You don’t want to be < dept aver



Associate Associate Professor Professor +tenure+tenure

ProfessorProfessor

GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING

Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 3.2 6.9

Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 0.9 4.0Balanced

Mix

Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6.3 11.1

Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7.2 13.4


> Masters




ProfessorProfessor


Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 3.2 6.9

Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 0.9 4.0

Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6.3 11.1

Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7.2 13.4


~2X>>PhD



ProfessorProfessor

PUBLICATIONS*Refereed Journal Articles 25 48Since Last Promotion 14 23Senior Author 10 17Graduate Student Authors 5 17Abstracts 31 46Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 6Books/Chapters 2 4Extension/Industry Pubs 1 4


Balanced mix




ProfessorProfessor



~2X




ProfessorProfessor



~3X


Graduate Student publishing is important




ProfessorProfessor

Refereed PublicationsRefereed PublicationsMinimumMinimum 1111 1616

MedianMedian 2121 4141

MeanMean 2525 4848

MaximumMaximum 6969 132132


Use of median may be more accurate because is minimizes outliers

What is the range?




ProfessorProfessor

Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My ProgramMeanMean

External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $784,644$784,644 $1,570,624$1,570,624

Internal CompetitiveInternal Competitive $118,301$118,301 $163,692$163,692

Non-CompetitiveNon-Competitive $90,826$90,826 $141,674$141,674

Total GrantsTotal Grants $971,029$971,029 $1,875,990$1,875,990





ProfessorProfessor

Total GrantsTotal Grants Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program

MinimumMinimum $58,588$58,588 $299,341$299,341

MedianMedian $748,632$748,632 $1,744,264$1,744,264

MeanMean $971,029$971,029 $1,875,990$1,875,990

MaximumMaximum $3,797,212$3,797,212 $4,580,914$4,580,914





ProfessorProfessor

Total External Total External Competitive GrantsCompetitive Grants

Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program

MinimumMinimum $8,135$8,135 $183,424$183,424

MedianMedian $634,800$634,800 $1,229,955$1,229,955

MeanMean $784,644$784,644 $1,570,624$1,570,624

MaximumMaximum $2,802,990$2,802,990 $4,112,268$4,112,268




A very comfortable region



A very comfortable region

Market other strengths – promotion is more than pubs and $s

All Faculty


ProfessorProfessor

Significant RecognitionSignificant RecognitionNeed

National Recognition

Awards and HonorsAwards and Honors 3 6National and InternationalNational and International** 4 9

Metric ExpectationsMetric ExpectationsMetrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15Metrics and Characteristics of Dossiers FY09-15

**Society Officer, Editor, Fellow, Grant Reviewer, Invited Society Officer, Editor, Fellow, Grant Reviewer, Invited Speaker, Fulbright, etc.Speaker, Fulbright, etc.



Comparison of Successful to Unsuccessful Dossiers

•College Faculty

•Tenure Track

•Promotion to Associate Professor + tenure

•Promotion to Professor



Associate Professor Associate Professor and tenureand tenure

Promotion Decision Promotion Decision

YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)

TEACHINGTEACHING


Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.01.0 1.01.0

Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.494.49 4.464.46

Dept AverageDept Average 4.454.45 4.634.63

% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 96%96%




Associate ProfessorAssociate Professorand tenureand tenure


YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)


Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 5 77

Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 4 22

Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 6 77

Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 7 66






YesYes (n=73) (n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)

PublicationsPublicationsRefereed Journal Articles 2525 1616Since Last Promotion 1414 88Senior Author 1010 77Graduate Stu. Authors 55 55Abstracts 3131 3636Non-Ref./Editor Review 22 33Extension/Industry Pubs 22 00






YesYes (n=73)(n=73) No No (n=4)(n=4)

Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program

External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $784,644$784,644 $253,482$253,482



TotalTotal $971,029$971,029 $364,378$364,378



College FacultyCollege Faculty ProfessorProfessor

Promotion DecisionPromotion Decision

YesYes (n=47) (n=47) NoNo (n=2) (n=2)

TEACHINGTEACHING


Graduate courses/yearGraduate courses/year 1.31.3 0.20.2

Student EvaluationsStudent Evaluations 4.534.53 4.104.10

Dept AverageDept Average 4.364.36 4.494.49

% of Dept Average% of Dept Average 101%101% 91%91%





YesYes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)

GRADUATE TRAININGGRADUATE TRAINING SimilarSimilar

Chair or Co-Chair: MastersChair or Co-Chair: Masters 10 1212

Chair or Co-Chair: PhDChair or Co-Chair: PhD 7 66

Committee: MastersCommittee: Masters 11 1212

Committee: PhDCommittee: PhD 13 1313





Yes Yes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)

PublicationsPublications Similar

Refereed Journal Articles 4848 4646Since Last Promotion 2323 2323Senior Author 1717 1212Graduate Stu. Authors 1717 1010Abstracts 4646 5858Non-Ref./Editor Review 66 00Extension/Industry Pubs 33 44





YesYes (n=47)(n=47) No No (n=2)(n=2)

Type GrantType Grant Grants to My ProgramGrants to My Program

External CompetitiveExternal Competitive $1,570,624$1,570,624 $480,460$480,460



TotalTotal $1,875,990$1,875,990 $789,480$789,480




Comparison of College

AgriLife ResearchAgriLife Extension

Dossiers

Associate Professor

TAMUTAMUCollegeCollege

n=73n=73

AgriLifeAgriLifeResearchResearch

n=9n=9

AgriLifeAgriLifeExtensionExtension

n=18n=18

PUBLICATIONSRefereed Journal Articles 25 17 13Since Last Promotion 14 12 6Senior Author 10 9 8Graduate Stu. Authors 5 2 1Abstracts 31 37 16Non-Ref./Editor Review 2 7 2Books/Chapters 2 2 1Extension/Industry Pubs 2 3 23


Professor


n=47n=47


n=8n=8


n=16n=16

PUBLICATIONSRefereed Journal Articles 48 45 20Since Last Promotion 23 23 10Senior Author 17 10 7Graduate Stu. Authors 17 14 5Abstracts 46 61 33Non-Ref./Editor Review 6 2 3Books/Chapters 4 5 2Extension/Industry Pubs 3 6 41


Associate Professor


n=73n=73


n=9n=9


n=18n=18

Type Grants Grants To My ProgramExternal Competitive $784,644 $771,839 $321,312Internal Competitive $118,301 $320,486 $10,165Non-Competitive $90,826 $69,232 $48,960

Total Grants $971,029 $1,141,285 $400,709


Professor


n=47n=47


n=8n=8


n=16n=16

Type Grants Grants To My ProgramExternal Competitive $1,570,624 $1,635,653 $1,185,813Internal Competitive $163,692 $128,833 $38,173Non-Competitive $141,674 $755,280 $2,763,336

Total Grants $1,875,990 $2,519,765 $3,987,322


Understanding the Expectations for Understanding the Expectations for Successful Promotion and/or TenureSuccessful Promotion and/or Tenure

What are the “take-home” lessons?What are the “take-home” lessons?

Understanding the Understanding the Procedures and Process Procedures and Process

for Promotion and/or Tenurefor Promotion and/or Tenure

The Review Process The Review Process Who is reviewed by the “promotion and Who is reviewed by the “promotion and

tenure” process?tenure” process?• TAMU, AgriLife Research and Extension

adloc faculty• Permanent employees• Faculty with “Professor” in job title

o With or without a modifier, ex. Extension Specialist, Research, Instructional, etc.

• Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

The Review Process - Who Reviews WhomThe Review Process - Who Reviews WhomDepartmental Promotion and Tenure CommitteeDepartmental Promotion and Tenure Committee

Department Head & Resident DirectorDepartment Head & Resident Director (for AgriLife Research only) (for AgriLife Research only)

College and Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review College and Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review CommitteeCommittee

DeanDean

ProvostProvost

PresidentPresident Chancellor Chancellor (+BOR for tenure)(+BOR for tenure)

DirectorDirector

Vice-ChancellorVice-Chancellor

College AgriLife

VOTES - % YESVOTES - % YES** Associate ProfessorDepartment P&T Department P&T CommitteeCommittee

93% 89%

HeadHead 99% 96%College & Texas A&M College & Texas A&M AgriLife Peer Review AgriLife Peer Review CommitteeCommittee

96% 92%

Dean or DirectorDean or Director 95% 96%

Which level is the toughest test to pass?Which level is the toughest test to pass?

Toughest?

*Average from Dossiers FY09-15, College and Agencies

Is this your “time”?Is this your “time”?

The Tenure and Promotion The Tenure and Promotion ClocksClocks

Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ExtensionTexas A&M AgriLife Extension

Is this your “time”?Is this your “time”?

The Tenure and Promotion The Tenure and Promotion ClocksClocks

Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchTexas A&M AgriLife ExtensionTexas A&M AgriLife Extension

TAMU Tenure ClockTAMU Tenure ClockAssistant to AssociateAssistant to Associate

ProbationProbation

PeriodPeriod

Mid-TermMid-Term

ReviewReview

Mandatory Mandatory ReviewReview

Evaluated Evaluated Summer FallSummer Fall

Last Last

YearYear

7 years7 years 20172017 20192019 55thth year year 20212021

6 years6 years 20162016 20182018 44thth year year 20202020

5 years5 years 20162016 20172017 33rdrd year year 20192019

4 years4 years 20152015 20162016 22ndnd year year 20182018

3 years3 years nana 20152015 Now!Now! 20172017

Mid-Term Review Year = Mid-Term Review Year = Calendar Year hired +3 = Calendar Year hired +3 = 2014 + 3 = 20172014 + 3 = 2017

Mandatory Year = Mandatory Year = Calendar Year hired + Probationary Period – 2 =Calendar Year hired + Probationary Period – 2 =2014 + 7 – 2 = 20192014 + 7 – 2 = 2019

For Fall 2014 HireFor Fall 2014 Hire

Mid-Term ReviewMid-Term Review• Required by TAMU and AgriLife ResearchRequired by TAMU and AgriLife Research

• ““RequiredRequired” for 7-year probationary period” for 7-year probationary period• ““EncouragedEncouraged” for 4-6 year probationary period” for 4-6 year probationary period

• Review Dept Committee, Head, Dean/DirectorReview Dept Committee, Head, Dean/Director

DecisionDecision• The mid-term review is a mentoring process. There is The mid-term review is a mentoring process. There is

no decision made.no decision made.•But, prior to the mandatory year, there can be “non-But, prior to the mandatory year, there can be “non-

reappointment”.reappointment”.

Promotion and Tenure ReviewPromotion and Tenure ReviewAssistant to Associate with tenureAssistant to Associate with tenure

DecisionDecision

Prior to Mandatory Year:Prior to Mandatory Year:YesYes = promotion and tenure granted = promotion and tenure grantedNoNo = decision is not terminal = decision is not terminal

Mandatory Year:Mandatory Year:YesYes = promotion and tenure granted = promotion and tenure grantedNoNo = notified by end of 6 = notified by end of 6thth year, that the 7 year, that the 7thth year will be the last year will be the last year.year.

FormulaFormulaWithin 5 years of appointment and prior to the 6Within 5 years of appointment and prior to the 6thth year, year,

e.g. Review in 5e.g. Review in 5thth year year(same as year of hire +7 -2)(same as year of hire +7 -2)

DecisionDecision•Recommend promotionRecommend promotion

•Recommend re-evaluation the following year.Recommend re-evaluation the following year.•Recommend non-reappointment, with 1 year to relocateRecommend non-reappointment, with 1 year to relocate. .

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion ClockClock

Assistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate Research ProfessorAssistant to Associate Research Professor

http://agrilifeas.tamu.edu/documents/129999a003.pdf

TimelineTimeline““Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,an Extension faculty member an Extension faculty member will annually be eligiblewill annually be eligible

for consideration at the next higher rank based onfor consideration at the next higher rank based onrecommendation of the designated unit head.”recommendation of the designated unit head.”

In PracticeIn PracticeThe timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife The timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife

Research timelines.Research timelines.

DecisionDecisionGuidelines are silentGuidelines are silent

The decision will be detailed in Director’s letterThe decision will be detailed in Director’s letter

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockAssistant to Associate ProfessorAssistant to Associate Professor

http://extensionemployees.tamu.edu/files/2010/06/faculty-promotion-extension-professorial-career-ladder_Guidelines.pdfhttp://extensionemployees.tamu.edu/files/2010/06/faculty-promotion-extension-professorial-career-ladder_Guidelines.pdf

TAMU TAMU Promotion to ProfessorPromotion to Professor

There is no “Clock”There is no “Clock”•Individual decidesIndividual decides

What is the “Norm”?What is the “Norm”?Historically, Historically,

•13 total years in rank ( av. 2009-2015)13 total years in rank ( av. 2009-2015)•6 years beyond promotion to Associate6 years beyond promotion to Associate

Is the decision terminal?Is the decision terminal?•NoNo

FormulaFormulaAfter 6 years in rank and prior to the 7After 6 years in rank and prior to the 7thth year, year,

~12 years total~12 years total

DecisionDecision•Recommend promotionRecommend promotion

•Recommend evaluation after 2 years (e.g. after year 8)Recommend evaluation after 2 years (e.g. after year 8)o Recommend promotionRecommend promotion

o Remain in rank (Remain in rank (it is possible for reconsideration laterit is possible for reconsideration later))o Non-reappointment; one year to relocateNon-reappointment; one year to relocate

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Texas A&M AgriLife Research Promotion to Professor Promotion to Professor

““Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,Following appointment to the initial professorial rank,an Extension faculty member will an Extension faculty member will annually be eligibleannually be eligible

for consideration at the next higher rank based onfor consideration at the next higher rank based onrecommendation of the designated unit head.”recommendation of the designated unit head.”

In PracticeIn PracticeThe timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife The timeline typically follows the TAMU and AgriLife

Research timelines.Research timelines.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Promotion ClockAssociate Professor to ProfessorAssociate Professor to Professor

Are there exceptions to normal requirements Are there exceptions to normal requirements in teaching, research and service?in teaching, research and service?

(http://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/12.01.99.M2.pdf, 4.5.4)(http://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/12.01.99.M2.pdf, 4.5.4)

TAMU: One can request evaluation based on a soleTAMU: One can request evaluation based on a sole criteria: criteria:•Gifted and productive master teacherGifted and productive master teacher•Exceptionally outstanding researcherExceptionally outstanding researcher•Unselfish, distinctive and outstanding serviceUnselfish, distinctive and outstanding service

Not commonly requested.Not commonly requested.One has to be truly “gifted” and “exceptional”.One has to be truly “gifted” and “exceptional”.

YesYes•TAMU: Requires approval of Head, Dean andTAMU: Requires approval of Head, Dean and Dean of Faculties Dean of Faculties•AgriLife Research: Special request to Head and DirectorAgriLife Research: Special request to Head and Director•AgriLife Extension: naAgriLife Extension: na•Usually 1 yearUsually 1 yearReasons:Reasons:

• Certain leaves w/o pay or service <50%Certain leaves w/o pay or service <50%• Serious illness or injurySerious illness or injury• Primary care of infant/child, close relative disable Primary care of infant/child, close relative disable

elderly or seriously ill.elderly or seriously ill.• Serious disruption beyond faculty members controlSerious disruption beyond faculty members control

Can you request an extension to Can you request an extension to Probationary Period?Probationary Period?

Can you request “early” evaluation for Can you request “early” evaluation for promotion?promotion?

YesYes

Is the decision terminal? Is the decision terminal? NoNo

Is it wise?Is it wise?•If the reward outweighs the risksIf the reward outweighs the risks•If you can handle the risk!If you can handle the risk!

•Ask yourself : Ask yourself : Why do I want to go up early?Why do I want to go up early?

Make sureMake sure•The candidate, independently and originally, has achieved the The candidate, independently and originally, has achieved the

standards and expectations of promotion, and standards and expectations of promotion, and •The candidate has a track record that demonstrates the ability The candidate has a track record that demonstrates the ability

to sustain that level of performance. to sustain that level of performance.

Thinking of Going up EarlyThinking of Going up Early

““Best Management Practice”Best Management Practice”

Request a preliminary evaluation.Request a preliminary evaluation.1.1.By a mentor or senior faculty that knows the system.By a mentor or senior faculty that knows the system.2.2.By the Departmental P&T Committee ChairBy the Departmental P&T Committee Chair3.3.By Head, possibly discuss at Annual ReviewBy Head, possibly discuss at Annual Review4.4.Visit with the Associate Dean for Faculty DevelopmentVisit with the Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Mentoring Beyond the DepartmentMentoring Beyond the Department

Faculty WorkshopsFaculty WorkshopsCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences•New Faculty Orientation – General Overview procedure & processFall, Dean of Faculty & AgriLife Human Resources Orientation•Understanding the Tenure and Promotion ProcessJanuary, Texas A&M AgriLife Conference•Candidate Dossier Preparation WorkshopMarch, time and place TBA•Administrative Dossier Preparation WorkshopApril, time and place TBA•Administrative Check-Off List WorkshopAugust, time and place TBA •One-on-one MentoringCV review, dossier review anytime.

GOAL: May you never be able to say:GOAL: May you never be able to say:

““I wish I had been told”I wish I had been told”

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