Evaluation Criteria
The primary values pertinent to professional performance are reflected in the three categories of criteria for all evaluations. These categories, fundamental to the integrity of the academic programs at Keuka College, include:
• TEACHING: First and foremost, Keuka College expects Faculty members to hold before students the best scholarly standards of their discipline, to act as intellectual guides, to encourage critical thinking, and to evaluate students fairly. Therefore, effective teaching is paramount in any evaluation of performance. Additionally, as a College which prides itself in the close relationship between students and faculty, Keuka College expects faculty to provide realistic and thorough guidance to students and assistance and support for the many aspects of student life through academic advising.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: Keuka College values professional knowledge and growth, and scholarly activity. The College supports those Faculty members who have a sound intellectual background, who assume proper responsibility for their subject area, and who continue to develop in their discipline and as professional educators. Part of maintaining professional development and growth is scholarship. The Faculty of Keuka College have adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship as the foundation for scholarly activity.
• INSTITUTIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Keuka College expects Faculty members to accept their share of the responsibility for the governance of the College, and to contribute to the community in light of responsibilities to the College, and to participate in regular functions of the College.