Promotion and Tenure Resources
Overview
USU Policy 4004: Tenured and Term Appointments: Evaluation, Promotion, and Retention defines the criteria and procedures for tenure and promotion at Utah State University for tenure-track, tenured, and term appointment faculty. Faculty should carefully read and closely follow the formal requirements outlined in Policy 4004 (sometimes referred to simply as Faculty Code).Provost’s Office Resources
The USU Office of the Provost provides several resources to help guide faculty through the tenure and/or promotion process. Faculty are encouraged to review these resources regularly, especially as they construct their self-assessments and dossiers.
Interfolio/EDossier
USU uses the Interfolio platform to digitally manage the creation and review of tenure, promotion, and third-year review dossiers. This system, sometimes referred to as e-dossier, is available online to faculty and reviewers at https://interfolio.usu.edu.
Interfolio allows faculty to upload files into a digital portfolio, which passes through a structured review process, manages viewer permissions, handles voting and committee letters, and retains a case copy for future reference. Questions about Interfolio can be directed to the CEHHS Interfolio administrator Amber Summers-Graham.
CEHHS Upload Deadlines
Fall TAC/PAC Meetings:
All materials must be uploaded to Interfolio by October 1st. Dossiers will automatically lock on that date. For meetings scheduled before October 1st, all materials must be uploaded at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
Spring PAC Meetings
All materials must be uploaded to Interfolio by February 15th. Dossiers will automatically lock on that date. For meetings scheduled before February 15th or for those not intending to seek promotion in the fall, all materials must be uploaded at least two weeks prior to the meeting.