At the University of Findlay, instructors are evaluated for promotion based on their performance in three areas, teaching, research, and service. Assessment of teaching is conducted in a variety of ways, including:

Student evaluation of lectures for the teaching process (organization of the course or instructor for class), learning outcomes (whether or not students learned or interest was stimulated through the course), and the ability of the instructor to facilitate learning for a diverse student population Some examples of the type material asked on these evaluations include:

• Instructor seems well prepared for lecture,
• Displays a clear understanding of the material
• Has an effective teaching style
• Stresses practical application of the material
• Handout materials are valuable and complement lecture material

Small group discussions are conducted by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy through semester-end discussions with students and professors. Peer assessment is done by a senior faculty member including observation and feedback on classroom performance as well as a review of handout (objectives, clarity, content, and references) and examination material. Honest evaluation of teaching by students is very important to the individual instructor for his/her own development. When you are given a teaching evaluation for an instructor, please assess every characteristic fairly based upon the instructor’s performance. When you give written feedback, please include specific suggestions for improvement, not just criticism. This will both aid in instructor improvement and will assure that those deserving recognition receive it.