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Appendix E
Pages 204-208

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From page 204...
... (2) There shall be one member from each department and program offering instruction in subject matter taught in the public schools, i.e., biology, chemistry, computer science, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, mathematics, physics, and social sciences.
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From page 205...
... UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION OF FACULTY MEMBERS WHO PLAY A SUBSTANTIAL ROLE IN PRE-COLLEGE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (Adopted by the Faculty of Science 7123192) Although there has been substantial support within several Faculty of Science departments for involving competent mathematicians and scientists in precollege education, the promotion and tenure committees and peer review committees of some of those departments have expressed frustration when trying to evaluate faculty who have been significantly involved with pre-college education activities.
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From page 206...
... Examples of such efforts might include: scholarly works that made a contribution to teaching and learning, innovative textbooks that substantially impact on teaching and learning, leadership in service activities, etc., but in all cases, the magnitude and quality of the impact is the essential issue. Further evidence of achievement may come from initiation and development of education programs, from obtaining and managing grant support, from service on advisory and policy boards that have substantial influence, and other similar activities.
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From page 207...
... on a worthy subject, articles in refereed respected journals that describe and advocate better practice or that present research results relating to learning science or mathematics, improved methods and instruments for evaluation, computer software, movie or television productions that enhance education, and so on. No one person, of course, will make contributions in all of these ways, but any of these activities, and many similar ones, should be thought of as legitimate research or creative activities.
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From page 208...
... As a minimum, student evaluations, peer evaluations, measures of student learning, and evaluations by department heads are required." In addition to the normal faculty teaching responsibilities, special consideration will be given to the development of new and innovative courses, and to the creation of new courseware or laboratory activities that substantially enhance existing teaching practice. Unusually strong commitment to student advising (such as being Faculty Fellow)
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