School of Music Merit Document
The following criteria are considered in merit decisions.
Teaching
- Student evaluations over a period of 2-4 semesters
- Annual spring interview (faculty and dean)
- Peer evaluations or post-tenure reviews
Scholarship/Creative Activity
- Public performances (on campus)
- Public performances (off campus)
- Publications and/or compositions
- Curriculum development
- Presentations at professional meetings
Service
- Academic advising
- Organization sponsorship
- Membership and service on University/School of Music committees
- Professional service beyond the campus
- Involvement in professional organizations
Other
- Technology applications that enhance the above
- Attendance at faculty meetings
- Attendance at one or more graduation ceremonies per year
