Common use of Ranking Process Clause in Contracts

Ranking Process. A. The sabbatical leave committee shall rank all applications for sabbatical leave based on the following three criteria in the following order of importance: a. Length of time since applicant’s last sabbatical leave. b. Whether, and to what extent, the applicant’s proposal promotes individual improvement, professional growth and/or the interest of the College. The following may be considered (but should not be determined exclusive) in determining merit under the criterion: i. Value of project or plan in relationship to applicant’s instructional responsibilities; ii. Value of project or plan in relationship to goals and mission of the College; iii. Ability of applicant to achieve goals of project or plan based on past experience and academic background; iv. Applicant’s need for new or additional knowledge in subject field to be studied; v. Applicant’s need for new or additional knowledge/skills in pedagogy and/or instructional technology. vi. Whether the proposal consists of work toward an advanced degree; vii. Evidence of support from other organizations, institutions or foundations (or persons associated with the proposed project plan); B. If an application for sabbatical leave proposed two or three quarters, the Sabbatical Leave Committee shall rank each quarter of the request so that a request for multiple quarters of sabbaticals may be approved in whole or in part.