Introduction

.127        According to its Constitution, approved by the Board of Trustees on November 21, 1970, the Academic Senate, when its acts are approved by the President, sets “the minimum standards for Faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure” (Bylaws,. XI).  This section presents criteria for the conferral of Faculty rank and association.

.128        The criteria prescribed by the Academic Senate for appointments and promotions are to be followed as normal and normative by the reviewing bodies. The Faculties and their Committees on Appointments and Promotions have the responsibility and freedom to exercise their judgment in weighing the accomplishments of the candidate and in making recommendations for appointment and appropriate rank to the Academic Senate and to the President.

.129         It is not the purpose of these regulations to deprive the university of proper Faculty personnel at any appropriate rank, and it is recognized that different requirements may be appropriate from time to time to maintain or advance the Faculty of one or more Schools.  Accordingly, the Schools and Departments, or the President, may propose particular appointments and promotions that do not necessarily satisfy all of the stated criteria.  Any exception or waiver of the criteria must be approved by the Committee on Appointments and Promotions of the Academic Senate and reported to and approved by the Academic Senate.

.130        Questions concerning the interpretation of the Senate’s regulations are referred to its Committee on Committees and Rules, which reports its conclusions to the Senate for approval.