Dean's Letter

This letter should state the Dean’s personal assessment of the reasons the candidate merits or does not merit promotion. The letter should start with a specific description of the candidate’s area of expertise. It should contain an honest and balanced assessment of the candidate’s scholarship or creativity, teaching, mentoring and service, and/or leadership and administration, and a clearly stated recommendation. If this recommendation differs from that of the Unit AEP Review Committee, the College/School AEP Review Committee (if applicable), or the Unit Head, the Dean must explain the reasons underlying the dissent. Negative votes or abstentions at the College/School level also must be explained. The Dean can provide a context for evaluating the candidate through characterizing the strengths of the Unit, their role in the College/School, and the role of the candidate in enhancing the excellence of the Unit. The letter should also discuss the expectations of the College/School and Unit for promotion.