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Range Elevation
Portfolio Workshop
October 11, 2005
Julie Glass
Office of Faculty Development
Two Part Workshop
Part 1:
PROCESS
Part 2: PUTTING TOGETHER
YOUR PORTFOLIO
Part 1: The Process
The Evidence
• Candidates must prepare a Range Elevation
Portfolio. This will be the focus of the 2nd part
of this workshop.
The Review Process
Each level of review provides a written
recommendation that is forwarded to
subsequent levels.
• Department Committee: December 1st
• Department Chair: December 15th
• College Dean: February 15th
• Provost: March 15th
• Timely Notification: April 3rd
Keeping you informed
• Candidates receive copies of the written
recommendations from the department
committee, chair, and college dean.
Possible Outcomes
• An application for range elevation is either
granted or denied. Notification by April 3rd.
If your application is granted
Congratulations!
If your application is denied
• If you are denied, you can appeal pursuant to Sections
12.18 and 10.11 of the CBA. The appeal process will
be established as necessary.
• You can write a rebuttal at each stage of review
(addressed to that review level) and your letter will be
forwarded to the next level of review. The rebuttal
should only address what is in the decision letter. It
cannot introduce new evidence.
Part 2:
Putting Together
Your Portfolio
Due Date: Monday, October 31st
Your Portfolio Shall Include
• Curriculum Vitae (up-to-date c.v. that lists your relevant
teaching experience)
• Evidence demonstrating accomplishments in
the relevant criteria (coming soon)
• Other information germane to an application
(e.g. letters of recommendation…)
General Criteria
• Degree (This criteria is met by possession of the Doctorate, or the
normal terminal degree, or, in exceptional cases, the equivalent thereof.
Include a copy of your terminal degree or transcript showing completion of
the degree.)
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Instructional Achievement
Professional Achievement (if applicable)
Service (if applicable)
External Representation (if applicable)
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• “Highest priority shall be accorded to the
Instructional Achievement requirement. In
accordance with section 12.19 of the CBA,
candidates cannot be required to fulfill criteria
that are outside their work assignment;
however, performance within their work
assignment must be exemplary, and the
candidate may request to have outside work
considered.”
What Counts?
• CBA 12.19: “Criteria for range elevation for
temporary faculty (excluding coaches) shall be
appropriate to lecturer work assignments.”
• Range Elevation Document: “…Instructional
responsibilities also include maintaining
currency in the literature and research of the
subject area, including instructional
methodology.”
Criteria for Specific Ranges
• Range A: Entry-level lecturer rank. Typical
candidate possesses at least a master’s degree
• Range B: This range is for a person with a
terminal degree or specialized professional
expertise or experience or who has an
exemplary job performance and long service to
the university
Criteria for Specific Ranges cont.
• Range C: An advanced range. A candidate shall have
the appropriate terminal degree or specialized
professional expertise or experience, teaching
experience, and an assignment that generally includes
advanced upper division and/or graduate courses.
• Range D: This advanced range would be for an
exceptional candidate who has the equivalent degree,
experience and expertise of a senior academic scholar
and teacher.
The Portfolio
Some Basic Tips from Sue Schaefer
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Appearances Count
Focus On The Documents
Explain
Use Problems Positively
Ask For Advice
Don’t Draw Conclusions
Appearances
• Invest in a nice binder & put your name on all sides
• Include a table of contents
• Organize your materials within the 5 categories (if
applicable): degree, instructional, professional,
internal service, external representation
• Use legible font
• Use readable tabs, plastic covers, clean materials
• Invite your audience to read your materials
Focus On The Documents
• Read and refer to the Range Elevation Policy
and Procedures document
• Review last year’s “periodic review” letters
• Be aware of the expectations & criteria (both
general and specific)
• Check the deadlines
Explain
• Know your audience; anticipate what they
must do
• Be aware that they include your Department
Committee, your Chair, your Dean, and the
Provost
• Explain what you include to this audience
• Include narratives as necessary for clarification
Write a Cover Letter
• Use department letterhead
• State what you’re applying for
• Follow the format your readers will use
– Mention your degree
– Describe your instructional goals& achievement
– Describe your professional goals & achievements (if
applicable)
– Describe your contributions, interests, & goals for service
and external representation (if applicable)
Instructional Achievement
• Ability to select appropriate materials
• Ability to present course content effectively
• Ability to make significant demands upon the
intelligence and industry of students
So, in your presentation of evidence, refer to
these “abilities”.
Evidence shall consist of….
• Impartially administered student evaluations
• Samples of student work evaluated by the
candidate
• Course Syllabi
• Examinations
• Supplemental Materials
And may include…
• Reports of classroom visits by other faculty
• Other evidence
Some other ideas for evidence…
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A teaching philosophy
Range of undergraduate courses
Range of graduate courses
Range of formats – large lecture, mid-size
lecture/discussion, seminar, online or partially online
Revisions to frequently taught courses
Letters from colleagues
Summative evaluations from colleagues who visit
your class(es)
Formative evaluation from faculty development
Some other ideas for evidence…
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Unedited summaries of student comments
Letters from students
E-mails with substantive comments from students
Informal feedback on student learning
Innovative & relevant video or web materials
Creative/unique classroom assignments
Blackboard materials
Service learning projects
Thematically linked cluster materials
Some other ideas for evidence…
• Ice breaking activities that create rapport among
students
• Designs for group work and projects
• Student generated activities and projects
• Course goals and requirements
• Use of models of students’ best work
• Extra credit activities
• Visits from former successful students and leaders in
the field
Some other ideas for evidence…
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Sample diagnostic and/or baseline testing
Sample quizzes and exams
Grading rubrics
Comments on lecture notes, reading journals,
and lab assignments
• Cumulative course portfolios
• Self evaluation activities
• Sample comments on student work
Some other ideas for evidence…
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Rules for respectful classrooms
Different testing options
Assignments that test different skills
Use of visual, audio, and written materials
Activities relevant to the diversity of the students
Attention to achievements of women and people of
color in the discipline
• Policy on students with disabilities.
Note
• Instructional responsibilities also include
maintaining currency in the literature and
research of the subject area, including
instructional methodology
• If you include materials along these lines (here
or elsewhere), consider using the language
“currency” in your narrative as clarification
Professional Achievement (if
applicable and/or as it applies to
“currency”)
• Begin with a summary of your
accomplishments that highlights what you’d
like the reviewers to notice
• Tie your professional to your instructional
achievement
Service & External Representation
(if applicable)
• Summarize of your departmental, college, and
university service
• Tie service to instructional achievement
• Al Fresco, student clubs, activities for
students….
• Document work with local, state, national, or
international organizations
• Summarize your community service and its
relevance to your discipline and to our students
Enjoy the process
• See the process as an opportunity for
professional reflection
• Take pleasure in all your accomplishments
• Set some goals
• Share the experience with colleagues
• Don’t sweat the small stuff!