MSCHE Self Study April 2021

The Committee on Professional Qualifications (CPQ), which is constituted of five elected tenured faculty members (excluding department chairs and administrators), makes recommendations for promotion and tenure to the College administration. The CPQ Policy Document , which details the process and standards for promotion and tenure can be found on page 35 of the Faculty Handbook . To meet needs for a modern electronic system that keeps track of faculty accomplishments, maintains up ‐ to ‐ date faculty information on the college website and provides the College’s promotion and tenure program (via the CPQ) with ready access to this information, a new electronic system (Digital Measures) was obtained and implemented in 2018. Academic Affairs uses two modules of this system: Activity Insight for faculty information and WorkFlow for secure promotion and tenure review. Support for Faculty Development Various faculty development programs and journal club meetings ( Faculty Development Programs ) are offered throughout the year as well as an annual faculty retreat ( Faculty Retreat Agendas ). The Faculty Development Committee takes an active role in developing these programs to enhance faculty skills and knowledge. All faculty members are encouraged to attend and participate in scientific conferences and professional meetings to further develop knowledge and skills and to present research findings. Faculty development funds are available to support faculty travel to these meetings. Faculty members are eligible for $1,500 in travel funds per year. In 2019 ‐ 2020, the faculty development budget was $143,000. Funding for travel can also be obtained through the Individual Development Awards Program sponsored by the New York State/United University Professions Joint Labor Management Committees. Faculty can also use these funds for approved uses such as courses and workshops, and book, software and equipment purchases with clear faculty development value. Faculty are provided continuing professional education programs at discounted rates (50% reduction) for certain programs while for others there is no charge. Faculty members who wish to pursue formal education to improve their educational backgrounds are eligible for tuition assistance. All faculty members are encouraged to attend the Schnurmacher Institute for Vision Research (SIVR) colloquia series ( SIVR Colloquia ), which features presentations by graduate students and prominent nationally and internationally recognized investigators. Faculty members with clinical credentials who attend these colloquia are provided with credit toward meeting continuing education hours required to maintain UEC clinical privileges. Tenured faculty members are eligible for sabbaticals after 6 consecutive years of service. The College’s sabbatical policy can be found in page 93 of the Faculty Handbook . Per Board of Trustees Policies , full salary support is available for sabbaticals of one ‐ half ‐ year duration, while

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