A.
Teaching
B.
Service
C.
Scholarship: Research and
Publication
D.
Qualifications for Appointment
as Ordinary Ranks of the Teaching Faculty
Statutes
of the Faculty, II.B. Norms for Appointment, Advancement and
Tenure
As an
undergraduate liberal arts college Holy Cross's prime responsibility
is to provide excellent teaching for its students; therefore
in decisions regarding tenure and advancement in rank teaching
excellence is a principal criterion. At the same time the
College recognizes its faculty is part of a wider academic
community to which both the individual faculty member and
the College have responsibilities involving the advancement
of knowledge. These are usually met through research, publication
and participation in the affairs of learned societies. Achievement
in these areas is a consideration in decisions of tenure and
promotion in rank. The College, too, is a cooperative society
which functions well and effectively only when each member
does his or her part. Some do more than this, however, and
consideration of this exceptional service to the college community
is recognized in rank and tenure decisions.
In judging an individual for appointment to or promotion in
rank, or for tenure, consideration must be given the evidence
in the following areas: teaching, scholarship and service.
