The main responsibilities of the members of the Graduate Faculty are to teach graduate students effectively, to do scholarly research and creative work of high quality, and to direct the research of graduate students. Listed below are Graduate School criteria indicative of the ability to fulfill these several responsibilities; the interpretation of these criteria is the responsibility of the Graduate Faculty in the various schools and colleges.
Scholarly Competence
- Possession of the highest earned degree in the candidate’s field; an exceptionally meritorious national reputation may be accepted in lieu of the highest earned degree.
- Research as indicated by the publication of books and articles through scholarly, refereed journals or houses, grants and contracts received, and creative activities appropriate to various disciplines.
Intellectual Leadership
- Active participation in the channeling of ideas and contributions to the discipline at regional, national, and international levels.
- Judgment of a candidate by recognized scholars in the applicant’s field at this or other universities.
- Recognition of intellectual attainments and creative contributions by awards, prizes, and fellowships.
- Editorial work, such as serving on the editorial boards of scholarly journals and university presses, the editing of scholarly books, and the professional reviewing of manuscripts for scholarly journals and presses.
- Experience and Effectiveness with Graduate Education
- Demonstrated potential to direct masters or doctoral candidates successfully.
- Effective teaching of graduate courses.
- Planning and directing of programs of graduate students and the direction of theses and dissertations, as well as serving on graduate student committees.
- Effectiveness and quality of mentoring.
COE reappointment or continuance of graduate faculty status will be part of the 5-year Post Tenure Review process.