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Core values and evaluation processes associated with academic tenure.
Joseph A Balogun1, Patricia E Sloan, Monique Germain
1College of Health Sciences, Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Business and Health Sciences Building, BHS 607, Chicago, IL 60628-1598, USA. JA-Balogun@csu.edu
Tenure decisions in nursing and allied health programs now emphasize publications and conference presentations. These criteria differ from older "health sciences" faculty evaluations, indicating a significant shift in academic advancement.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Academic Administration
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Replication of a 1989 Carnegie Foundation study on tenure criteria.
- Examination of teaching, scholarship, and service importance in academic tenure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey deans of nursing and allied health programs.
- To identify core values and evaluation processes for tenure decisions.
- To compare current tenure criteria with historical data.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 187 deans from National League for Nursing accredited programs.
- Survey of 75 deans from Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions programs.
- Analysis of perceived importance of publications, presentations, advising, and service.
Main Results:
- Publication in refereed journals is crucial for tenure.
- Journal reputation, conference presentations, and book reviews are key factors.
- Student advising, university service, and course evaluations are also critical.
- Nursing and allied health deans' views align but differ from historical "health sciences" faculty.
Conclusions:
- Academic tenure criteria have evolved, particularly in nursing and allied health.
- A shift towards valuing research output and scholarly activities is evident.
- Current tenure evaluation processes reflect changing academic priorities.
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