Extensions and Appeals

Promotion and tenure processes, including requests for extensions and appeals of promotion decisions, are governed by the University Promotion and Tenure SOP and applicable university policies.

5.1 Extension Process for all Faculty Tracks

For Tenure-Track faculty, extensions to the tenure clock can be granted for a variety of reasons. These extensions are typically made for only one year and must be sought prior to the penultimate year. The process is started with the candidate’s department/school director. For details see the University Promotion and Tenure SOP.

If a faculty member has a situation that falls outside of the College Promotion and Tenure policy (e.g., illness), s/he must make the unit Director/Chair aware of the situation. The unit Director/Chair consults with the unit’s PTC and the Dean to determine the appropriate course of action (e.g., extension). The policies and procedures delineated in the University Promotion and Tenure SOP will be followed.

5.2 Appeal Process for all Faculty Tracks

Faculty members who receive a negative promotion or tenure decision may initiate an appeal in accordance with the appeal procedures described in the University Promotion and Tenure SOP.

Appeals are limited to allegations of:

• inadequate consideration,
• denial of due process, or
• infringement of academic freedom.

Appeals begin at the level where the negative decision was made and proceed through the administrative levels described in the University Promotion and Tenure SOP.