1. Promotion and Tenure – Insights from a Chair
Dr. Kay Pasley
Norejane Hendrickson Professor
Chair, Family and Child Sciences

2. Good Beginnings
Listen carefully to early feedback from appropriate entities
Self-correct , if necessary
Start early with proper format
Prepare drafts of statements and ask for feedback
Become familiar with the process

3. The Research Statement
Keep the reader in mind at all times
Identify your research theme(s)
√ Identify your contributions to field
√ Articulate the links between themes
√ Clear evidence of themes in CV
Be clear and concise; avoid jargon

4. Teaching Statement Keep the reader in mind at all times
Equally important as the research statement
Present your teaching philosophy
√ Enhancing student outcomes
√ Demonstrating best practices
√ Using strategies to enhance critical thinking
√ Teaching to those with diverse learning styles

5. Service Statement Keep the reader in mind at all times
Don’t take this lightly
Articulate your commitments to service at all levels of the University
Articulate your commitments to your profession

6. Good External Reviewers
Invite those of stature and well-respected
Select from comparable and aspiring programs with past experience doing reviews
Packet includes:
√ Letter outlining what to address
√ Vitae, statements
√ Select publications

7. Role of Chair’s Letter Should be no surprises
Clear, concise, comprehensive
Addresses contributions using departmental/university standards
Provides sound evidence
Integrates comments from reviewers

8. Be Encouraged Evaluated by peers whose intentions are good
Solid mentoring and support makes this achievable
Think of it as an opportunity to recognize accomplishments rather overcoming a hurdle
An achievement that demands celebration!

9. Is There Life Beyond Tenure?
Get to do this again
Annually update and refine materials
Do work that garners attention from other scholars; networking is key
What you can expect…
Diminished workload is a fantasy
Opportunities will grow
Decide vs. slide into commitments