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Introduction

Part I:  General Policies and Procedures

Criteria for an Appointment to Tenure
Evidence Considered by an Ad Hoc Committee
  Supporting Statements
  Referee Letters
  Witnesses
Selection of Ad Hoc Committees
Work of an Ad Hoc Committee
Confidentiality

Part II:  Guidelines for Preparing a Tenure Nomination

Analysis of the Department or School and Its Objectives
Report on the Search and Selection Process
Statement on Nominee's Qualifications
Referee Letters
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of the Nominee
Publications
Supplementary Documentation
Witnesses to Appear before the Ad Hoc Committee
Suggestions for Ad Hoc Committee Membership
Schedule for Submitting Materials to the Provost
Dossier Checklist

Sample Standard Letters

Exhibit A:  Letter to Referees for External Candidate 
  Exhibit B:  Letter to Referees for Internal Candidate
  Exhibit C:  Letter to Referees Who Were Sent the School or Departmental Search Letter

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