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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The boards of regents at all state baccalaureate degree-granting educational institutions are authorized to direct the president of the university to institute a periodic post-tenure review process for all tenured faculty.
B. The boards of regents are authorized to direct the president of the university to establish programs designed to assist faculty members in enhancing their teaching skills.
C. The tenured faculty member shall be subject to review every three to five years based on a review of a number of factors, including the following:
(1) an evaluation of the faculty member's teaching;
(2) an evaluation of the faculty member's research and scholarly output; and
(3) an evaluation of the contributions made by the faculty member in the area of public service to the institution and the community.
D. The boards of regents shall ensure that a peer review is afforded the faculty member and that student evaluations are considered in the evaluation of the tenured faculty member's teaching.
E. In the event a faculty member receives an unfavorable evaluation in the area of the faculty member's teaching, the post-tenure review process shall include:
(1) a two-year probation and reevaluation period; and
(2) loss of tenure if, during the subsequent probation and reevaluation period, the faculty member fails to demonstrate improvement in the area of teaching.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 21. State and Private Education Institutions § 21-1-7.1. Post-tenure review process required - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-21-state-and-private-education-institutions/nm-st-sect-21-1-7-1/
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