1428 COMPONENTS OF EVALUATION

1428.1 The process of reviewing faculty performance shall include the following components:

(a) Peer evaluation;

(b) Student evaluation;

(c) Chairperson's evaluation; and

(d) Faculty member's documentation.

1428.2 Peer evaluation shall include assessment by the faculty member's colleagues in accordance with procedures established by 'each department in the appropriate categories for evaluation.

1428.3 Formal student evaluations shall be expected to encompass the areas of classroom instruction and teaching-related performances in areas where the student can observe and judge with reasonable objectivity and accuracy, including the following elements:

(a) Clarity of course requirements and presentations;

(b) Accessibility;

(c) Punctuality;

(d) Advisement; and

(e) Record-keeping.

1428.4 The chairperson's evaluation shall include an assessment of each faculty member's overall performance including, but not limited to, routine matters, such as punctuality in class and in submitting grades and required reports. The assessment shall be submitted to the department evaluation committee.

1428.5 The department chairperson may also be included in other aspects of the evaluation process according to the procedures established.

1428.6 The faculty member's portfolio of verifiable evidence shall be included as a major element in assessing performance.

SOURCE: Section 403 of the University of the District of Columbia Faculty and Administrative Personnel Policies, 1980, as published in Final Rulemaking published at 27 DCR 1657 (April 25, 1980), from the Proposed Rulemaking s published at 25 DCR 3934 (October 27, 1978) and 27 DCR 267 (January 18, 1980).