Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor

The procedure described here applies to Assistant Professors eligible to be considered for promotion independently of the tenure review described in Procedures for Tenure.

The Committee on Tenure and Reappointment shall review each candidate for promotion to Associate Professor and make its recommendation to the Dean of the College by the Thursday after the end of fall term final exams; the Dean shall make his or her recommendation to the President of the College by the Tuesday of the first full week of CentreTerm. Ultimately, the President shall recommend for or against promotion to the Board of Trustees, which has the right to approve or disapprove the promotion.

In making a recommendation for promotion, the Committee on Tenure and Reappointment shall consult with the Division Chair and the Associate Dean of the College. The committee shall review the candidate on the basis of the relevant professional performance standards (see Performance Standards and Ranks and Professional Standards for Rank). In particular, the review shall consider all items in the candidate's open and closed files.