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===F. Guidelines for Developing the Narrative Part for Academic Promotion and Tenure Application===
===F. Guidelines for Developing the Narrative Part for Academic Promotion and Tenure Application===
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">'''Preparation of Narratives:'''  Prior to developing your Narratives you need to discuss rank, tenure, and your specific areas of accomplishments (teaching, scholarly activity, professional service) with your supervisor. Also if you would like a “coach” for the promotion and tenure application process, contact the Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">'''Preparation of Narratives:'''  Prior to developing your Narratives you need to discuss rank, tenure, and your specific areas of accomplishments (teaching, scholarly activity, professional service) with your supervisor. Also if you would like a “coach” for the promotion and tenure application process, contact the Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Promotion and tenure application includes a two page prose description of the evidence supporting your accomplishments in each of the three areas. This is where you must "Blow your own Horn" to assist others reviewing your application to understand the significance of your contributions to the college, university, and profession. The narratives focus on the last 4-6 or 5-7 years depending on rank, not your entire career. Keep in mind as you write the narrative to state specifically the evidence and minimize the “jargon” describing courses, clinical experiences, strategies, as the jargon may not be understood by individuals outside of the CON.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Promotion and tenure application includes a two page prose description of the evidence supporting your accomplishments in each of the three areas. This is where you must really highlight your accomplishments to assist others reviewing your application to understand the significance of your contributions to the college, university, and profession. The narratives focus on the last 4-6 (associate) or 5-7 (professor) years, not your entire career. As you write prepare your narrative, be concise and state specifically your accomplishments and the impact you have had in the areas of focus (teaching, scholarly activity, or professional service).  Prepare the narrative in chronological order to illustrate how one activity leads to the next so that any reviewer will be able to clearly see the sustained contributions or outstanding record.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The following are trigger points for you to consider when developing your narratives according to the three areas of evidence. Use Appendix A 1 listing of behaviors as guides that represent the level of achievement. Not all behaviors are required but the application for Associate Professor Rank must demonstrate a sustained record of excellence and for Professor there must be national recognition and outstanding achievements.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The following are trigger points for you to consider when developing your narratives according to the three areas of evidence. Use Appendix A 1 listing of behaviors as guides that represent the level of achievement. Not all behaviors are required but the application for Associate Professor Rank must demonstrate a sustained record of excellence and for Professor there must be national recognition and outstanding achievements.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;max-width:70em !important;">Teaching</span> evidence represents the value of and contributions to student educational experiences:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;max-width:70em !important;">Teaching</span> evidence represents the value of and contributions to student educational experiences:</p>

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