<p> Baylor University School of Engineering and Computer Science Pre-Tenure Colleague Evaluation Form (In accordance with BU-PP 704 tenured departmental faculty members complete this form and deliver it to the department chair. Annotated descriptions are for convenience; full descriptions are contained in BU-PP 704 and the BU ECS T&P Policy.) </p><p>Pre-Tenure Candidate’s Name Evaluator’s Name Date</p><p>I. Teaching Effectiveness – POSSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS: From BU tenure evaluation form- meets classes regularly; utilizes appropriate instructional methods; prepares well for instruction; utilizes course syllabi; employs effective evaluation and assessment procedures; contributes to departmental academic quality; maintains current course content; readily counsels with students; prepares learners for further develop- ment, creative thinking and reasoning skills; conducts classes for required time period; etc. From ECS T&P Policy- student evaluations; instructional effectiveness; positive reviews from peer faculty visits; continuing education; selection for a teaching award; publication of instructional materials; developing new or revising existing course; invitation to speak at excellent institutions; effective supervision/mentoring of graduate students. Evaluator’s Evidence/Observations: </p><p>Evaluator’s Assessment Excellent Good Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable Abstain II. Research/Scholarship – POSSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS: From BU tenure evaluation form- maintains a publication record; indicates a promise of continued professional involvement; displays excellence in publications; is active in professional organizations; engages in meaningful research; keeps abreast of information in field; etc. From ECS T&P Policy- Peer-reviewed journal articles and/or paper presentations at conferences; Citations of publications; proposals for external funding; PI/Co/Pi on successful grants; editor or editorial review board; reviewer or review panel; intellectual property; book or chapter; monograph; development/dissemination of instructional innovations; attending professional conferences; basic research on an existing project; original software development; patents; honors/awards for scholarly achievement. Evaluator’s Evidence/Observations:</p><p>Evaluator’s Assessment Excellent Good Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable Abstain III. Service and Active Christian Faith – POSSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS: From BU tenure evaluation form- participates in departmental and university activities; contributing member in committee assignments; posts and maintains office hours; is an asset to the department; service to the larger academic community; evidences belief in and support of Baylor’s goals; community service; religious service; etc. From ECS T&P Policy- department, school, university, regional or national organization committee member, or officer; reviewer for journal, book or funding agency; member of a board with a professional interface; meeting organization; consulting or professional interface; giving seminars, workshops or short courses; advisor to student organization; student mentor; professional service to community; evidence of active Christian faith. Evaluator’s Evidence/Observations:</p><p>Evaluator’s Assessment Excellent Good Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable Abstain IV. Interpersonal Relations – POSSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS: From BU tenure evaluation form- evidences Christian principles in dealings with peers, students and staff; accepts accountability for actions; evidences reliable judgment; exhibits tolerance of differing philosophies; states positions tactfully; communicates effectively with peers and administrators; etc. Evaluator’s Evidence/Observations:</p><p>Evaluator’s Assessment Excellent Good Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable Abstain V. Tenure Continuance Recommendation – The following composite pre-tenure recommendation is predicated on my interpretation of the candidate’s performance as indicated in each of the four evaluation categories. Evaluator’s Additional Evidence/Observations, Strengths, Weaknesses:</p><p> Continue on Tenure Track  Not Continue on Tenure-Track Abstain – Reason______</p><p>BU ECS Pre-Tenure Colleague Evaluation Form Version 2010 </p>