2. Overview of the Process and Timeline
Oct. 1: President publishes list of those with 3 years of service.
Others may apply if they have met the requirements for promotion. No
waiver is required. In your application, you will have to show that you
have done "something" that makes you worthy of promotion--and this
"something" must have been done since your last promotion.
Jan. 5: Promotion Applications Due
March 1: Promotion Committee makes recommendation
March 15: Supervising Dean makes recommendation
April 15: President makes final decision
3. Your Rights if decisions don’t go your way
You can appeal procedural violations by the Promotions
Committee within 10 days of the Committee’s
recommendation.
You can submit a written response to the Supervising Dean
if he or she recommends against promotion. Your response
goes to the President with the Dean’s recommendation.
You can apply again next year. The process require the
President to provide you with a written list of areas that
need improvement. Here’s your road map to promotion
next year.
5. Your Professional File is Important
Your file accompanies your application, so make sure you
know what is in it!
What should be in there?
General evaluations, classroom evaluations, student ratings, notes from college
committees, college merit awards, additional responsibilities proposals, disciplinary
records, and other college documents
Request that items be added. These may include
community awards, published materials, thank you notes
for speaking engagements, and so forth.
Submit your own written response to anything negative in
your file.
6. Filling Out Your Application
Include accomplishments that happened since your
previous promotion. Do not include activities that
predate your last promotion.
Some places to look for information:
•Professional File
•End of Year Reports
•Supervisor Evaluations
•Student Evaluations
•Job Description
•Additional Responsibilities
•Calendars or Journals
•Professional Development Plans
•Awards & Recognition
7. Add Appendices for Materials that are not in
your Professional File
Some members include appendices of materials that
are not in their professional files. These might include
letters from students, letters of appreciation from
colleagues or outside agencies, any manuals or reports
they have written, any publicity received, agendas from
conferences attended, transcripts of courses taken, and
so forth.
8. The ACL Application
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES
CONGRESS BARGAINING UNIT APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL (8-22)
Academic Year ______
A. Performance of Duties Outlined in Job Description
1. In general, how have you demonstrated growth and competence in the
performance of the specific duties outlined in your job description?
2. List accomplishments, special projects or unusual work undertaken in
your primary areas of responsibility.
3. What activities have you undertaken to maintain contact with your
field or otherwise develop professionally?
9. ACL Application (Continued)
B. Other Assignments
1. List the college committees on which you have served and briefly describe
your work on them.
2. Indicate any other college service not covered above which you believe
should be considered by those reviewing this application.
10. The Faculty Application
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES
CONGRESS BARGAINING UNIT APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION
TEACHING FACULTY
Academic Year ______
A. Teaching and Related Responsibilities
1. In general, how have you demonstrated growth and competence in teaching
and other responsibilities related to instruction?
2. List accomplishments, special projects, or unusual work in regard to the items
indicated in Article X, Section 1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
3. What activities have you undertaken to maintain contact with your discipline
or to develop knowledge in your field or specialty?
11. Faculty Application (continued)
B. Other Assignments
1. List the college committees on which you have served and briefly
describe your work on them.
2. List any student club or organization advisor-ships and describe
your work in this role.
3. Have you developed any new instructional techniques, course
offerings, or programs.
4. In what community service activities of the college have you
participated as part of your regular assignment (not for additional
pay)?
5. Indicate any other college service not covered above which you wish
to have considered by those reviewing this application.
12. Faculty Application
(to Associate Professor or Professor)
C. Supplemental Information to be completed by those seeking
promotion to Professor or Associate Professor
1. Cite any evidence of your demonstrated growth and effectiveness
in community service.
2. Have you engaged in any professional development activities
other than those indicated in A3 above?
3. Outline briefly and specifically your overall contribution to the
college. (Attach additional sheet if more space is required).
D. Supplemental Information to be completed by those seeking
promotion to the rank of Professor.
1. Provide evidence of effective academic leadership.
13. Resources Available on the 4C’s website: the4cs.org
Under Contract & Benefits go to “Workplace Resources”