FACULTY APPOINTMENT CLASSIFICATION

Appointments are divided into three classifications.

1. Full-Time Temporary Appointment - Appointment is made for a limited maximum period of time. This classification is used for short-term appointments, temporary replacements for a full-time faculty member, or when a trial period is required to determine if a new program can be continued on a permanent basis. The appointment shall clearly state the maximum length of term of the appointment.
   
2. Probationary Status - Appointment can only be made for a full-time faculty member position. A comprehensive evaluation will be conducted each year for five years to evaluate the full-time faculty member's progress toward a continuous appointment. A faculty member may be eligible for continuous status after being employed full-time for a period of five years.
   
3. Continuous Status - Appointment is for no definite duration or term. A continuous appointment can only be made for a full-time faculty position. A full-time faculty member may be awarded a continuing status by the President and the Board of Trustees after five years of full-time probationary status following a comprehensive administrative performance review, to determine whether the full-time faculty member has clearly demonstrated outstanding service over an extended period of time with respect to teaching and service to the College. A full-time faculty member who has the rights and privileges of the continuing status has the obligation to maintain and improve professional competence and to contribute high-quality service to the College.