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School of Music Eastern Kentucky University

Procedures and Criteria for Promotion and Tenure

REV. 2017

Contents

Section 1. Structure and Organization of Department Promotion and Tenure

Committee Section 2. Responsibilities of the Candidate Section 3. Responsibilities of the Department Promotion and Tenure

Committee Section 4. Responsibilities of the Department Chair Section 5. Procedures for Reconsiderations and Appeals Section 6. Criteria for Promotion and Tenure Appendix 1. Schedule for the Promotion and Tenure Process Appendix 2 Peer Review Form

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SECTION 1

STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC PROMOTION AND TENURE COMMITTEE

1. The School of Music (herein referred to as SOM) Promotion and Tenure Committee will be

elected by the full-time teaching tenured and tenure-track faculty by September 10 of the year in which it is to function. The purpose of the alternate will be to serve when a voting member of the committee is unable to serve.

2. The voting members of the committee will consist of four tenured full-time faculty members and one alternate. If the SOM cannot provide such a committee, it may select tenured faculty outside the SOM with the advice of the Dean of the college (herein referred to as CLASS). A faculty member may not serve on the P & T committee of more than one department.

3. If a faculty member or a member of his or her immediate family is being considered for promotion or tenure, that faculty member shall not serve on the Committee that year.

4. The committee will select its chair from among its members.

5. The SOM chair shall sit in during committee deliberations of candidates.

6. The Committee recommendations on promotion and/or tenure will be based upon secret ballot and by majority vote. A tie vote will be considered a negative recommendation.

7. The functions of the Committee will be:

(a) To evaluate the credentials of candidates for promotion and/or tenure and to write reports and make recommendations on all tenure and promotion applications in the SOM.

(b) To evaluate non-tenured tenure-track faculty in years two through five and make recommendations regarding reappointment as outlined in Policy 4.6.5.

(c) To review SOM policies on process, standards and criteria for promotion and tenure.

8. In all of its functions the Committee shall operate under the SOM, CLASS, and University guidelines as set forth in the EKU Faculty Handbook (or relevant policies) and in the Promotion and Tenure Policies of the University, CLASS and the SOM.

9. The SOM chair shall ensure that all procedures specified in this document are subject to full faculty review at least every five years. Changes in SOM procedures shall be made by a majority vote of the full-time teaching members of the department and reviewed by the Dean of CLASS by April 1 prior to the academic year in which the changes are to take effect.

10. A summary of the schedule for the departmental promotion and tenure process is provided in Appendix 1. If any date specified on this document falls on a weekend or official holiday, then the effective date shall be considered the next day on which university administrative offices are open. This schedule is subject to change, pursuant to University and CLASS scheduling.

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SECTION 2

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CANDIDATE

1. The candidate for promotion is responsible for initiating the process. The Associate Dean shall inform candidates of their eligibility for tenure. Candidates for promotion and/or tenure must request a SOM review by presenting a letter to the SOM Chair, with a copy to the Dean of CLASS, no later than September 1 of the year of review.

2. The candidate is responsible for obtaining the appropriate forms from the CLASS

website.

3. It is the responsibility of the candidate for both promotion and tenure to review this document, CLASS promotion and tenure guidelines, and the Faculty Handbook and policy 4.6.4 for university policies. The candidate must provide the name of his/her presenter to the Associate Dean of CLASS by September 15. The candidate must provide the SOM promotion and tenure committee with appropriate materials and documentation by September 20.

4. Should an applicant for promotion and/or tenure choose to withdraw from candidacy,

the applicant shall inform the SOM Chair, the Dean of CLASS, and the Provost, in writing. The letter of withdrawal from tenure candidacy must be submitted by March 20 in the academic year the candidate is seeking tenure. Withdrawal from tenure candidacy automatically results in a terminal appointment.

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SECTION 3

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOM PROMOTION AND TENURE COMMITTEE

1. The Committee shall have the responsibility for providing the appropriate professional evaluation and interpretation of the disciplinary expectations. The Committee shall ensure that the promotion and tenure recommendations are consistent with the University, CLASS and SOM guidelines.

2. The Committee shall evaluate the application package of the candidate for promotion and/or tenure based on the Criteria for Promotion and Tenure described in Section 6 of this policy.

3. The Committee shall assemble material to accompany its recommendations. These materials should include the following: (a) An application form completed by the candidate and any statements or materials

the candidate chooses to submit. (b) Peer opinions, not limited to Committee members. The narrative will include a

summary of the peer comments. The report will not identify the names of the contributors.

(c) Formal student evaluations of the candidate are required. This includes the eXplorance Blue evaluation system or approved alternative evaluations.

(d) Results of the second systematic method of assessing teaching performance. This method shall include a consideration of the perspectives of students, colleagues, and supervisors.

(e) Results of annual non-tenured evaluations.

(f) Data and professional judgments provided by the SOM Chair. 4. The Committee may request from the candidate additional materials or information to

clarify or supplement the materials under consideration. 5. The Committee shall compose a narrative and appropriate forms for recommendation.

Justification of the decision shall be included in the recommendation and must rest upon documented, verifiable information. Furthermore, the Committee will ensure that unsubstantiated information or material that lacks documentation is not included in any part of the decision process.

6. The voting members of the Committee shall sign the form, indicating the accuracy of the report as approved by the majority of the Committee.

7. The Committee shall submit the narrative and recommendation, with appropriate documentation and required forms, to the SOM Chair no later than October 31.

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SECTION 4

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOM CHAIR

1. The Chair shall inform all faculty of their eligibility for tenure no later than May 1.

2. The Chair shall inform the faculty of policies, procedures, and criteria for promotion and tenure.

3. The Chair shall ensure that the Committee Chair is elected in accordance with Section

1 of this document.

4. The Chair shall inform Committee of all faculty members applying for promotion and/or tenure by September 12.

5. The Chair shall provide the Committee with any documentation and data as

department policy and Committee needs require. 6. The Chair shall review all of the individual application files and the Committee's

recommendation and prepare a separate recommendation regardless of agreement with the Committee's recommendation.

7. If the Chair does not agree with the recommendation of the Committee, the Chair will

so indicate on the recommendation form and submit an explanation for the differing judgment. Justification of the decision of the Chair must rest upon documented, verifiable information and shall be presented to the Committee, the candidate and the Dean of the CLASS.

8. The SOM Chair, together with the Committee Chair, shall review the

recommendations of the SOM Chair and of the Committee with the candidate, provide the candidate with a copy of the report (and all addenda), and secure the candidate’s signed receipt. This must be accomplished no later than November 9.

9. The SOM Chair shall present all recommendations pertaining to tenure and/or promotion to the CLASS Dean no later than December 1.

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SECTION 5

PROCEDURES FOR RECONSIDERATIONS AND APPEALS

1. The candidate may request reconsideration of the decision of either the Committee or SOM Chair by submitting a written statement to the SOM Chair within ten calendar days following notification by the SOM of the decision on promotion and/or tenure. The statement shall detail the grounds for reconsideration and shall include relevant evidence.

2. The committee and/or SOM chair shall meet with the candidate and then reconsider the recommendation (without the candidate present) in light of the information provided in the reconsideration statement of, and the meeting with, the candidate.

3. The committee shall decide its reconsideration by secret ballot and by majority vote. A tie vote shall be considered a negative recommendation.

4. The chair of the committee shall submit the committee recommendations, with

appropriate documentation and required forms, to the SOM Chair.

5. The SOM Chair shall formally notify the candidate in writing of the results on any

reconsideration by the committee and/or chair.

6. The recommendation and the application materials shall then be forwarded to the Dean of the CLASS.

7. The process allows for an appeal of a negative recommendation only after the Provost

has made his/her recommendation. Candidates should review the university tenure and promotion policy (Policy 4.6.4) for acceptable grounds for requesting such an appeal and other policies and procedures pertaining to the appeal process at the university level.

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SECTION 6

CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE

The purpose of this document is to help establish an environment of high standards and mentoring. The criteria set forth in this document should be a guide for new faculty and a series of goals for current faculty on the promotion and tenure track. Any minimum standard should be thought of as a starting point and not an ultimate goal. While one goal of any promotion and tenure document is to set obtainable standards, the ultimate goal is to help faculty develop and nurture their skills so that they may help support the best possible learning environment for Eastern Kentucky University. Candidates for tenure and/or promotion who entered the probationary period prior to the current revision of this document may choose to apply for tenure and/or promotion based on criteria from either this document or the previous revision. All candidates hired or entering into the probationary period after the date of revision (August 2017) must apply based on the criteria contained herein. For initial appointment to a tenure-track position, as well as eligibility for tenure and promotion, a doctorate (D.M.A. or Ph.D.) is considered to be the terminal degree. For a faculty member whose primary teaching load is applied music, consideration may be given to a candidate with a Master of Music with at least ten years of significant professional experience. (This may include, but is not limited to: full-time member of a major symphony orchestra, top military ensemble, major opera company, or professional vocal ensemble.) In such cases, the Master of Music will be considered the terminal degree. Such a determination will be made at the time of hire. I. SOM Mission Statement The EKU SOM provides a relevant and comprehensive music curriculum through individualized attention and student-centered learning. We create a diverse community of musical leaders for the 21st Century who will enhance the fabric of their society, the commonwealth, and beyond through the power of music.

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II. Criteria for Tenure The School of Music evaluates candidates for tenure in three categories: teaching, creative/scholarly activity, and service. Collegiality will be considered as part of the evaluation of teaching, service, and scholarly/creative activity. Collegiality is defined as (Policy 4.6.4) the ability of an individual to interact with colleagues with civility and professional respect; to engage in shared academic and administrative tasks necessary to meet Department, College, and University goals; and to work productively with faculty, students, and staff. Collegiality should not be confused with sociability or likability but rather is the professional criterion relating to teaching, scholarly/creative activities, and service. The following standards will be used as criteria guidelines for tenure: A. Teaching Effective teaching is defined by a number of aspects including the following: appropriate course content, organization, and design. The teacher must demonstrate a command of the subject matter and use effective instructional methods. An effective teacher must have professional relationships with students and peers. In addition, an effective teacher must demonstrate continuing development as a teacher and support the curricular goals of the School of Music.

1. According to University policy, student evaluation forms must be used as part of the application for promotion and tenure. These evaluations will be the primary method. In addition, the eXplorance Blue instrument for evaluation will be used for evaluating teaching. The five-year eXplorance Blue average of all course assignments is expected to be at or above 3.0. An average below 3.0 will require explanation from the candidate.

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2. The secondary method of evaluation will be via peer evaluation. Additional documentation which is more subject-oriented will also be used in assessing teaching effectiveness. Appropriate documentation may include, but shall not be limited to, any of the following:

a. Peer evaluation of classes, applied lessons and ensembles-during the Fall semester. Members of the P & T Committee and the SOM chair will complete a total of five peer reviews during the evaluative process. A Peer Review Form is used. (See Appendix 2) b. Syllabi from various courses that feature clarity of instructional objectives and learning outcomes, clear organization of material, and fair criteria for the evaluation of student work. c. Examples of student work directed by the faculty member (e.g. project reports, term papers, theses, concerts, and recitals)

d. Evidence of teaching awards or honors

e. Off-campus peer evaluations of performances of students

f. Development of new teaching techniques g. Attendance at professional conferences of faculty’s primary area h. Writing successful competitive grant proposals related to teaching

3. Other aspects of teaching that will be considered for tenure decisions include the following:

a. Meeting all scheduled classes with the exception of excused absences b. Participation on examining committees of graduate students c. Retention and reasonable progress of students measured via passing

grades in semester juries, successful completion of sophomore comps, and successful completion of capstone projects.

d. Collegiality, which may include the following a. Collaborative teaching b. Collaborative course development c. Shared resources

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The candidate should provide a comprehensive summary of accomplishments and any possible additional evaluative material by peers or students in regards to teaching.

B. Creative and Scholarly Activities Creative and scholarly activity supports, complements, and enhances effective teaching and will directly relate to the candidate’s primary teaching area(s). Such activity is characterized by continued study, research, creative work, and music performance. Demonstration of creative/scholarly activity is expected to be public and subject to peer review where applicable. Primary weight is given to refereed and professional publications, performances, invited lectures, and successful grant applications. In the School of Music, this can include activity in music performance, music education, musicology, music theory, music composition, music industry/recording arts or interdisciplinary activities that may include but are not limited to:

• Publications including articles, books, book chapters, compositions, arrangements, or pedagogical resources

• Presentations or performances at regional, national, international venues/conferences

• Guest master classes, lectures, clinics, guest faculty, conductor, director, adjudicator, composer, performer

• Recordings • Development of grant proposals, grant awards, and other major awards • Principal editorial responsibilities professional music journals or publications • Holding office in a professional music organization

Requirements for Tenure: Candidates applying for Tenure must show a significant and sustained record of creative/scholarly activity over the five year period leading to tenure and must demonstrate the accumulation of 2 points per year accumulating a minimum 10 points during the first 5 years of the tenure process from the following three Categories, including 2 refereed events at the state/regional, national, or international levels. Faculty members that teach instrumental/vocal applied lessons and/or those that conduct/direct ensembles (herein referred to as Applied Faculty) must present a minimum of one juried performance. Faculty members that teach academic subjects (herein referred to as Academic Faculty) must publish or present a minimum of one paper or composition in a refereed outlet.

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Category I – 3 points each

• Refereed publication including articles, books, book chapters, compositions, arrangements, or pedagogical resources

• Juried performance as a soloist, chamber/large ensemble musician, or conductor at a national or international event

• Juried performance of a composition at the national or international level or performance by artists with a national or international reputation

• Juried recording released by a major record label as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, or audio engineer

• Invited presenter, clinician (including master classes), guest faculty, conductor, director, adjudicator, composer, performer, recording technician at national or international event

• Development of grant proposals, grant awards, or other major awards from national or international sources

• Principal editorial responsibilities for national or international music journals or publications

• Holding office in a national or international professional music organization • Win national or international music competition or award • Publication of review or critique of literature or media at a refereed publication

the national or international level • Acceptance of university ensemble to perform at a regional, national or

international conference Category II –2 points each

• Non-refereed publication including articles, books, book chapters, compositions, arrangements, or pedagogical resources

• Juried performance as a soloist, chamber/large ensemble musician, or conductor at a state or regional event

• Juried performance of a composition at the state or regional level or performance by artists with a state or regional reputation

• Juried recording released by a minor record label as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, or audio engineer

• Invited or juried presenter, clinician (including master classes), guest faculty, conductor, director, adjudicator, composer, performer, recording technician at state or regional event

• Development of grant proposals, grant awards, or other awards from state or regional sources

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• Principal editorial responsibilities for state or regional music journals or publications

• Holding office in a state or regional professional music organization • Win state or regional music competition or award • Publication of review or critique of literature or media in a refereed state/regional

publication • Acceptance of university ensemble to perform at a state conference

Category III –1 point each

• Performance as a soloist, chamber/large orchestral musician, or conductor at the local level

• Performance of a composition at the local level or by artists with a local reputation

• Juried recording independently released as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, or audio engineer.

• Invited or juried presenter, clinician(including masterclasses), guest faculty, conductor, director, adjudicator, composer, performer, recording technician at the local level

• Development of grant proposals, grant awards, or other minor awards from local or internal sources

• Holding office in a local professional music organization • Win local music competition or award

Collegiality in creative/scholarly activities may be demonstrated via the following:

a. Collaborative performances b. Collaborative publications c. Collaborative presentation

-Other creative/scholarly activities may be presented and considered as evidence, at the discretion of the SOM Promotion and Tenure Committee.

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C. Service As dictated by university policy, all faculty should participate in SOM, CLASS, and university service. There are two major sub-categories of service; professional service and university service. Professional service is the application of faculty professional expertise to needs, issues, and problems in service to professional associations as well as to business, government, non-profit enterprises, and the general public. University service is the application of faculty expertise to the operation and governance of the university, including academic programs, departments, colleges, and other components of the university. Apart from regular participation in the routines of institutional governance, the primary service of the applied faculty and ensemble directors is recruiting on and off-campus. The following are examples of additional activities, which may indicate outstanding contributions in the area of service:

1. Evidence of significant activity or leadership roles in professional activities related to the faculty member’s discipline. 2. Activities on-campus that are inter-disciplinary in nature (e.g. student activities committees, academic advisory committees, etc.) 3. Non-compensated activity as a performer, conductor, lecturer, adjudicator, or consultant in the field of music. 4. Activities that are service oriented to the community and/or profession for which the compensation does not meet or cover expenses. 5. Responsibility for planning workshops, seminars, or conferences for department, college or university groups.

6. Service on a university, college, or SOM committee 7. Fulfillment of requested service at Commencement ceremonies (typically 1 every 4 semesters)

8. A record attendance at faculty meetings 9. A record of recruiting including but not limited to school visits, community outreach, etc. Evidence of recruiting may include:

a. School Recruiting Visits b. Ensemble Outreach Performances c. Spotlight Days d. Hosting Festivals/Conference Attendance e. Adjudication f. Successful population of SoM Ensembles

10. A record of advising

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The quality of participation in service activities should be supported through letters or written comments from others who have served with the faculty member. The candidate must provide this documentation as a part of the promotion and tenure document. Collegiality in Service may be demonstrated via the following:

a. Attendance at School of Music concerts and recitals b. Participation in School of Music activities c. Collaboration in Recruiting Events

III. Promotion A. Associate Professor Promotion to Associate Professor is based on the same criteria stated for appointment of tenure with the following additional requirements: 1. Teaching:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching should be documented as indicated in the criteria for tenure. High quality of teaching must be demonstrated through peer and student evaluations.

2. Creative/Scholarly

Candidates applying for promotion to Associate Professor must show a sustained record of creative/scholarly activity and demonstrate the accumulation of 15 points since last promotion with 3 refereed events at the state/regional, national, or international level. For applied faculty, at least 2 of these events must be juried performances, and for academic faculty at least 2 of these events must be published or presented papers or compositions in refereed outlets. If tenure is achieved without promotion points accumulated during the application for tenure will apply for the application for promotion.

3. Service

Evidence of continued service as outlined in the criteria for tenure plus: 1. At least one year of service on one of the following departmental committees:

a. scholarship b. curriculum c. faculty search d. promotion and tenure

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e. sabbatical f. appeals g. capital acquisitions h. chair advisory

i. graduate 2. A sustained record of regular attendance at:

a. SOM concerts and recitals b. Commencement ceremonies c. Faculty meetings

3. College or university level service including:

a, recruiting on and off-campus b. performing for university events c. advising d. committees e. faculty senate

B. Professor Promotion to Professor is based on the same criteria stated for appointment of tenure and promotion to Associate Professor with the following additional requirements: 1. Teaching:

Effectiveness in teaching should be documented as indicated in the criteria for tenure including graduate level instruction according to departmental need. High quality of teaching must be demonstrated through peer and student evaluations.

2. Creative/Scholarly:

Candidates applying for promotion to Professor must show a sustained record of creative/scholarly activity and demonstrate the accumulation of 15 points since last promotion with 3 refereed events at the state/regional, national, or international level. For applied faculty, at least 2 of these events must be juried performances, and for academic faculty at least 2 of these events must be published or presented papers or compositions in refereed outlets.

3. Service: Evidence of continued service as outlined in the criteria for tenure plus:

1. At least one year of service on one of the following SOM committees: a. scholarship b. curriculum

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c. faculty search d. promotion and tenure e. sabbatical f. appeals g. capital acquisitions h. chair advisory

i. graduate 2. A sustained record of regular attendance at:

a. SOM concerts and recitals b. Commencement ceremonies c. Faculty meetings

3. Evidence of ongoing college and university level service

a, recruiting on and off-campus b. performing for university events c. advising d. committees e. faculty senate

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APPENDIX 1. SCHEDULE FOR THE PROMOTION AND TENURE PROCESS a,b ¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ Dean informs department chairs of candidates eligible for tenure April 15c Department Chair informs candidates eligible for tenure May 1c Candidates notify chair and dean, in writing, of intent to apply for tenure and/or promotion September 1c Election of department promotion and tenure committee September 10c Department chair informs the promotion and tenure committee of candidates for promotion and tenure September 12 Candidate provides the name of his/her presenter to the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and Research September 15c Candidate submits application to department (hard copy and September 20 identical electronic version; supporting material: hard copy only) Committee provides department chair with its evaluation and recommendation October 31 Department chair and chair of department P&T committee reviews recommendations with candidate, provides candidate with report(s) and secures candidate’s signed receipt November 9 Department chair notifies candidate of results of reconsideration by department committee and/or department chair November 28 Department chair presents recommendations to the dean December 1c (hard copies and electronic versions) ¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ aThe stated actions can be completed before the given deadlines. bIf a given date occurs on a weekend or holiday, the deadline for the requested action

shall be the first day on which the University administrative offices are open after the weekend or holiday.

cThis deadline is mandated by university or college policy.

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School of Music Peer Review of Teaching (Secondary Method of Evaluation): Guidelines and

Instrumentation Peer Review

(Appendix 2)

Faculty Data Faculty Member Being Reviewed: Peer Reviewer: Date & Time of Observation(s): Course Number & Title: Class Size & Student Description:

Part 1: GUIDELINES for PEER TEACHING REVIEW Each of the categories listed below (Organization, Presentation, Student Engagement, Climate/Rapport, and Content) is to be addressed in the report of the peer review of teaching. The performances listed within each should be helpful in judging the quality of instruction and teaching evidenced by the instructor under review. The reviewer should comment on all relevant performances and others that support conclusions about the quality of teaching. The report on the PEER TEACHING REVIEW should be prepared using word processing software to allow the reviewer to comment at whatever length is appropriate. The instructor under review should provide the reviewer with any materials he/she believes demonstrate teaching behaviors in the categories described below or other important aspects of teaching, recognizing that the reviewer will gain most from in-class observations of the instructor and interactions with class members. Please use minus, check, or plus sign. Organization

__ Begins class on time __ Appears well-prepared for class __ States clearly the aims/objectives/activities of the class session __ Engages in a variety of organizational and preparation activities aimed at

maximizing time available for instruction and facilitating student learning (e.g., materials/props readily available, prior class review, provision of internal summaries & transitions, preview of session content & activities, etc.)

Presentation

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__ Speaks audibly and clearly, and without distracting speech characteristics __ Selects teaching methods appropriate to course content __ Communicates a sense of enthusiasm toward and interest in course content __ Incorporates various instructional supports (e.g., video, audio recordings, etc.) effectively __ Recognizes and responds effectively to changes in student attentiveness __ Uses a variety of appropriate techniques to maintain student interest and

attentiveness (e.g., maintenance of eye contact, etc.) Comments concerning instructor's organization & presentation: Student Engagement and Interaction

__ Explains clearly directions, procedures, and intended activity outcomes __ Allows sufficient opportunity for student input, discussion, questioning, and

interaction with instructor __ Provides individuals constructive feedback __ Properly paces instruction, allowing sufficient time for activity completion __ Provides clear modeling and demonstration to all students __ Engages in a variety of teaching techniques aimed at engaging students (e.g.,

providing sufficient session time & "wait time" during questioning, answers student questions clearly and directly, encourages & cues student response, etc.)

Climate and Rapport

__ Knows students' names and responds to them as individuals __ Responds to student wrong answers/misunderstandings constructively __ Demonstrates effective listening behaviors __ Encourages student thought, participation, feedback, & student-to-student

collaborative interaction __ Treats class members equitably and respectfully __ Admits error and/or insufficient knowledge __ Uses humor constructively

Comments concerning instructor's ability to engage students & establish a positive learning environment: Content

__ Selects examples and illustrations clearly related to course content and student experiences

__ Makes course content relevant by using authentic, real-world applications __ Explains new/difficult terms and concepts clearly and in multiple ways __ Integrates text and other course resource material into class session __ Establishes clear context for instruction (e.g., provides necessary conceptual

background; relates session content to prior & future content covered, to course projects/assignments, & to other views and fields of study)

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Comments concerning instructor's communication of course content:

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PeerEvaluationofOnlineInstructionSchoolofMusic–SecondaryMethodofEvaluation(Appendix3)

InstructionstoCandidate:Pleaseenrolltheevaluatorinyourcourseforanagreedupon2weekperiod.ExplainhowyouaddresseachitemintheInstructorCommentsareasbelowpriortothe2weekevaluationperiod.InstructionstoEvaluator:PleaseprovidetheCandidatewithfeedbackregardingthequalitywithwhichheorshehasaddressedeachitemafterthe2weekevaluationperiod.

1.1 Instructionsmakeclearhowtogetstartedandwheretofindvariouscourse

components.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.

2.1Thecourselearningobjectivesdescribeoutcomesthataremeasurable.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.2.4Instructionstostudentsonhowtomeetthelearningobjectivesareadequateandstatedclearly.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.3.1Thetypesofassessmentsselectedmeasurethestatedlearningobjectivesandareconsistentwithcourseactivitiesandresources.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.

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3.2Thecoursegradingpolicyisstatedclearly.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.3.3Specificanddescriptivecriteriaareprovidedfortheevaluationofstudents’workandparticipation.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.4.1Theinstructionalmaterialscontributetotheachievementofthestatedcourseandmodule/unitlearningobjectives.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.5.1Thelearningactivitiespromotetheachievementofthestatedlearningobjectives.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.5.2Learningactivitiesfosterinstructor-student,content-student,andifappropriatetothecourse,student-studentinteraction.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:

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Clickheretoentertext.6.1Thetoolsandmediasupportthelearningobjectivesandareappropriatelychosentodeliverthecontentofthecourse.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.6.3Navigationthroughoutthecourseislogical,consistent,andefficient.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.7.1Thecourseinstructionsarticulateorlinktoacleardescriptionofthetechnicalsupportoffered.InstructorComments:Clickheretoentertext.EvaluatorResponse:Clickheretoentertext.