Each department (or, in some cases, a cluster of departments or an entire college/school) has an RTP committee composed of tenured faculty. This committee is responsible for coordinating RTP processes for the department, including developing department RTP guidelines, procedures, and criteria; evaluating faculty peers for recommendation for retention, tenure, and promotion; and facilitating the training and mentoring of faculty in the department with regard to RTP.

The composition of the RTP committee is outlined in Policy 637 § 5.2 and Policy 632 § 5.8. RTP committees serve a 3-year term, and the chair is elected annually from among its members. RTP committee chairs for 2021-22 are listed below:

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & PUBLIC SERVICES

The Faculty Senate Retention, Tenure, Promotion and Appeals Committee (RTP&A Committee) is a standing committee of Faculty Senate that encourages equity and rigor in department tenure criteria, promotes adherence to the policies of the University, considers appeals of tenure decisions, and advises on matters of tenure policy.

RTP & Appeals Committee Members

The University Tenure Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is a Faculty Senate committee charged with reviewing tenure candidates’ tenure review portfolios and advising the Provost on whether each portfolio satisfies department and university criteria for tenure review portfolios. The responsibilities of this committee are outlined in Policy 637: Faculty Tenure § 5.7.10.

University Tenure Advisory Committee Members