EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Faculty played an instrumental part in thoughtfully designing and implementing a pay-for-performance plan. Department Chairs finalized each of the elements and new forms were approved by CCCS. Everyone understands the chief goal is to recognize and promote quality learning experiences. Everyone should also be aware that logging and verifying those identified "best practices" begins mid-April of each year. Refinements and enhancements occur on an annual basis.

Faculty should be familiar and comfortable with the process and forms on the following pages. Department chairs can answer questions and provide a great deal of assistance. To print the full evaluation form click here.

Teaching Effectiveness 65%

Manages courses effectively, providing an appropriate learning environment and engaging the learner while achieving course objectives, plans and conducts each assigned course in accordance with school policy, demonstrates command of the subject taught with current and requisite information, receives student ratings that suggest effectiveness in and out of the classroom.

Individual Performance Objectives (IPO’s):

Professional Development 10%

Maintains Currency in subject taught

Individual Performance Objectives (IPO’s):

Service To College 20%

Updates and revises curriculum and support material to reflect changes in subject area and plans and participates in department activities.  Participates in activities to enhance the campus–wide learning environment.

Individual Performance Objectives (IPO’s):

Service to the community   5%

Demonstrates Service to the Community and positively represents OJC

Individual Performance Objectives (IPO’s):

Individual comments:

Supervisor Comments: Areas of strength, areas for growth, and recommendations

Overall Job Performance:

Signature of Faculty   ______________________________  Date:  ____/_____/_____

Signature does not signify agreement with evaluation of job performance.  If desired, the faculty may choose to submit a written response to the evaluation that will also be placed in the personnel file.

Signatures of Supervisor  ______________________________  Date:  ____/_____/_____

Definitions:

Teaching Effectiveness:

Manages courses effectively, providing an appropriate learning environment and engaging the learner while achieving course objectives

Consider: Organization and sequence of information, appropriate time for notes and questions given, voice audible, a variety of teaching methods are used: lecture, demonstration, return demo, collaborative learning, across disciplines, group projects, student presentation, interactive methods, students asking questions, involved in projects/discussions, integrating technology in the classroom, utilizing learning styles and other applicable learning theories. Well designed, varied assessment strategies for each class.

Plans and conducts each assigned course in accordance with school policy

Consider: Complete quality syllabus, current textbook and learning materials, starts & ends on time, keeps attendance records, orders textbooks on time, provides withdrawal dates information and turns in signature form, grades are on time, assists in maintaining and appropriate utilization of all necessary facilities, equipment, resources, etc.

Demonstrates command of the subject taught with current and requisite information

Consider: Knowledge is evident in materials produced and used and as evidenced in collegial discussions. Knows where to find answers and information and is willing to assist in the pursuit.  Peer observations.

Receives student ratings that suggest effectiveness in and out of the classroom

Consider: Courses are reviewed separately as well, student comments are also reviewed.

Professional Development: Maintains Currency in subject taught

Consider:  recent service experience in subject area, attendance at a conference, workshop or credited course related to subject matter, acquiring specialty certification specific to subject area, work on or achieving an advanced degree in teaching or subject matter, professional publication, professional conference presentation, planning and presenting a departmental or college wide presentation. Activities to increase the ability and effectiveness of the instructor.  Peer observations & sharing.

Service To College: Updates and revises curriculum and support material to reflect changes in subject area

Consider: participation in department review and revision of curriculum, participation on state wide curriculum committees, reviewing departmental and library holdings and suggesting new learning resources, courses, etc.  Appropriate advising.  Effective use of office hours.

Plans and participates in department activities

Consider: participation in faculty meetings, campus initiatives, participation in area career and job fairs, presentations at area K-12 schools, involvement with service club events, presentation on the radio, writing newspaper articles, etc.  Activities to benefit the department.  Presentations and attendance at related local and regional functions.

Participates in activities to enhance the campus–wide learning environment

Consider: Campus committee assignments, participation in faculty assembly, participation with OJC sponsored events and community activities, sponsorship or assisting with student club activities, etc.  Peer observations & sharing.  Activities to benefit the campus.

Service to the community: Demonstrates Service to the Community and positively represents OJC

Consider: OJC rep on local boards, community activities, community presentations for OJC, K-12 liaison, etc.   Activities to benefit the community.