Article 5: Faculty Evaluations

5.1

A purpose of evaluation is to enhance the quality of instruction and provide faculty with feedback.

5.2

After a part-time faculty member has attained veteran status it shall be the goal of the College to provide the part-time faculty member with a performance evaluation on a College approved format. The evaluation may include student evaluation, management/supervisor observations and/or peer observations. Veteran part-time faculty shall be evaluated at least once every three years. Classroom observations shall occur at least once every two years. If an instructor teaches courses in more than one school or department, that part-time faculty member will still receive a classroom observation in each school or department at least once every two years.

5.3

Student feedback shall not be used as a basis for a negative evaluation of a part-time faculty member’s overall performance unless management substantiates the data.  This language shall not be interpreted to prevent the inclusion of such feedback in the evaluation. No unsubstantiated anonymous or unsigned student authored information will be placed in an employee’s official file unless it is part of the evaluation portfolio/instrument.

5.4

Before submitting the written formal evaluation to the part-time faculty member’s file, supervisors shall provide the part-time faculty member with an electronic copy of the written evaluation. A hard copy will be provided upon request. Supervisors shall hold a conference with the part-time faculty member who wishes to discuss his/her evaluation. The College will make every effort to ensure this process is consistent across all schools.

5.5

Part-time faculty members may submit a written response to any formal evaluation that is placed in the employee’s official personnel file.  The response shall be attached to or be part of the evaluation.

5.6

Evaluations shall remain confidential and used by the College only for legitimate business purposes. Every effort will be made to notify the employee and share recommendations for improvement for all performance and conduct concerns before the concerns are documented in the evaluation.

5.7

The parties agree they have a mutual interest in aligning the faculty evaluation process to the overall goals and mission of the College and to making the evaluation process as meaningful and constructive as possible. The parties further agree to study application of the part-time faculty evaluation process in the faculty management committee meeting in order to make recommendations that will make the system as effective as possible.

5.8

Proficiency in the skills contained in CNM’s Framework for Faculty Development, that is referenced in Article 18.6, will also be an element of employee evaluations. The accomplishment of the objectives listed in sub-articles 18.2a through 18.2e will be assessed by the Dean in collaboration with the faculty member to determine if the quality of instruction is improving learner success as outlined in CNM’s Strategic Plan.

5.8.1

CNM has built and implemented the aforementioned Framework to provide faculty with an in-house opportunity to become proficient in the skills referenced in Article 18.6 of this agreement, but the parties recognize that faculty may acquire these skills from a variety of Framework sources. A faculty member must demonstrate proficiency in these skills to the satisfaction of the Dean, but participation in CNM’s Framework remains voluntary.

5.8.2

Part-time faculty members can only fill leadership positions, represent the school in other roles, or participate in optional professional development opportunities, if they apply and are officially selected or if they are appointed. To be eligible, the faculty member must be in good standing. Determination of good standing and selection into positions of higher responsibility is the exclusive determination of the College and is not subject to the grievance procedure or review. Part-time faculty who make application for one of the aforementioned opportunities, but are not selected, may request a meeting with the Dean or Dean’s designee to ask for a reason they were not selected to prepare for future consideration.