D. Important Timelines and Deadlines
The College adheres to timelines and deadlines approved by the Faculty Senate (see Faculty Handbook) and noted in Appendix C. Guidance on preparing documents for promotion review is found in Part IV of these guidelines.
| Deadline | Action |
|---|---|
| Not later than June 15 | each candidate notifies the Chair of the IHS in writing of their decision to stand for promotion and acknowledges understanding of the policies and procedures. |
| Not later than September 15 | candidates will submit their dossier and supporting materials to the Chair of IHS. |
| Not later than September 22 | will the Chair of IHS appoint the PC based on the candidate(s) seeking promotion. |
| Not later than October 1 | the candidate's dossier and supporting materials will be distributed to the members of the IHS PC. |
| Not later than November 15 | the IHS PC members will review the candidate’s entire dossier and vote on the issue(s) of promotion. |
| Not later than December 1 | the PC Chair will have prepared a written summary of the committee’s deliberations, including the outcome of the voting. This letter becomes a permanent part of the candidate's dossier.
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| Not later than the last day of fall semester exams | the IHS chair notifies the faculty member in writing of the IHS PC recommendation for promotion. In the case of a positive recommendation, the IHS chair will submit a written recommendation to the Dean. If the candidate is the IHS chair, the PC submits its recommendation directly to the Dean. |
| Not later than the first day of the Spring semester | dossiers are sent to the Dean‘s office by the first day of the Spring semester. |
Guideline Revision Procedures
These guidelines will be reviewed and revised as necessary by the PC, but no less than every 5 years. If revisions are deemed necessary, the committee will submit recommended changes to all faculty of IHS for consideration and approval. Any changes must be approved by a majority of those voting. Once approved by IHS faculty, the revised document is forwarded to the Chair of IHS and the Dean of the CHSP for final acceptance.