New Mexico § 21-1-7.1 - Post-tenure review process required
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 21-1-7.1 — Post-tenure review process required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1-7.1. Post-tenure review process required
A. The boards of regents at all state baccalaureate degree-granting educational institutions
are authorized to direct the president of the university to institute a periodic post-tenure
review process for all tenured faculty. B. The boards of regents are authorized to direct the president of the university
to establish programs designed to assist faculty members in enhancing their teaching
skills. C. The tenured faculty member shall be subject to review every three to five years
based on a review of a number of factors, including the following: (1) an evaluation of the faculty member's teaching; (2) an evaluation of the faculty member's research and scholarly output; and (3) an evaluation of the contributions made by the faculty member in the area of public
service to the institution and the community. D. The boards of regents shall ensure that a peer review is afforded the faculty member
and that student evaluations are considered in the evaluation of the tenured faculty
member's teaching. E. In the event a faculty member receives an unfavorable evaluation in the area of
the faculty member's teaching, the post-tenure review process shall include: (1) a two-year probation and reevaluation period; and (2) loss of tenure if, during the subsequent probation and reevaluation period, the
faculty member fails to demonstrate improvement in the area of teaching.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 21-1-7.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 21-1-7.1 cover?
Section 21-1-7.1 ("Post-tenure review process required") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 21-1-7.1?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 21-1-7.1 apply to my situation?
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