Appendix containing definitions of confidential and non-confidential
academic review records
CONFIDENTIAL ACADEMIC REVIEW RECORDS ARE:
A letter of evaluation or other statement pertaining to an individual received by the
University with the understanding that the identity of the author of the letter or
statement will be held in confidence to the extent permissible by law.
A letter from the chairperson (or equivalent officer) setting forth a personal
recommendation in connection with an academic personnel action concerning the
individual, such as appointment, merit increase, reappointment or non-reappointment.
Reports, recommendations, and other related documents from campus and
departmental ad hoc committees concerning evaluations of the individual under
applicable University criteria in connection with an academic personnel action, such
as appointment, merit increase, appraisal, reappointment or non-reappointment.
Information placed in the review file by a department chair that provides reference to
the scholarly credentials of individuals who have submitted letters of evaluation or
their relationship to the candidate.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL ACADEMIC REVIEW RECORDS ARE:
A letter from the chairperson (or equivalent officer) setting forth a departmental
recommendation in connection with an academic personnel action concerning the
individual, such as appointment, merit increase, appraisal, reappointment or non-reappointment.
Reports, recommendations, and other related documents from administrative officers
and standing personnel committees concerning evaluation of the individual under
applicable University criteria in connection with an academic personnel action, such
as appointment, merit increase, appraisal, reappointment or non-reappointment.
