Policy
All tenure-track position requests are recommended by the Provost and authorized by the President following an evaluation of position requests in accordance with Academic Impact Fund (AIF) guidelines. Deans submit requests for tenure-track positions to the Office of the Provost. The Provost, in consultation with the Deans, makes recommendations for authorizations of tenure-track searches to the President for approval. All tenure-track positions must be approved by the President before the position can be advertised, searched, and filled.
Annually, the Provost (or a designee) provides a report to Academic Senate on the prior year's use of the Academic Impact Fund, current year-to-date balance, and the data concerning the distribution of funds.