5.3.2 Pre-Tenure Review Committee

Each department chair or coordinator will appoint faculty representatives, from the pool of tenured associate and full professors in the department (or equivalent academic unit) to serve on the Pre-Tenure Review Committee (“Pre-TRC”). The Pre-TRC will conduct the pre-tenure review of eligible candidates in the department based on the departmental, college, and university criteria for tenure. Upon completion of the review, the Pre-TRC will upload a letter with feedback on the candidate's status for P&T (“Pre-TRC Letter”). The letter will include (i) explicit, informed, and candid feedback for each category (teaching, service, and scholarship), concerning the candidate's accomplishments, quality of contributions, and weaknesses or deficiencies; and (ii) guidance on improving performance in each category, including teaching, service, and scholarship, particularly with reference to recommendations for faculty development activities that might address deficiencies in the candidate's supporting documentation.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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