PPM 8-24, Service at Accredited Institutions as Part of Probationary Period for Tenure
	Responsible Office: Academic Affairs

1.0 PURPOSE 

This policy discusses the criteria and process for granting tenure-track faculty credit for time previously served. 

2.0 REFERENCES

PPM 8-8, Credit for Time Served in Rank at Accredited Institutions 

3.0 POLICY

Up to two years of satisfactory full-time service at accredited institutions of higher education (including at the University) may be counted as part of the probationary period at the University. In exceptional cases, more than two years' credit may be granted. In any event, credit for two years or fewer of service at accredited institutions shall be negotiated between the appointee and the Dean, upon recommendation of and in consultation with the Department Chair and approval by the Provost. If more than two years' credit is to be awarded, the Provost must also consider the recommendation of the College Ranking Tenure Evaluation Committee. Years of credit for service at accredited institutions and the time line for formal reviews shall be included in the initial contract of employment issued by the University. (See PPM 8-8 for policy regarding service at accredited institutions as part of rank.)

Revision History

Creation Date: 05-13-81

Amended: 05-09-06; 9-21-23