Generally speaking, Palomar College faculty evaluations occur according to specific cycles or timelines. Probationary faculty are engaged in a four-year tenure review process with evaluations occurring every semester during that time frame. Tenured faculty, according to CA Education Code, are evaluated every three years. Temporary, full-time faculty also face a series of yearly evaluations each year for four years, as do probationary faculty. Afterwards, they are evaluated on a three-year cycle. Part-time faculty are evaluated during the first year they are hired; thereafter, they are usually evaluated once every three years. The academic year evaluation timelines for each faculty group can be found on this site.

 During Spring, 2008, the Palomar Faculty Federation (PFF) and the Palomar district completed negotiations that resulted in a revised contract. Although, most of the evaluation article (Article 17) remains the same, one new feature consists of a tenure/rehire appeals committee that will review, upon request, tenure committee (TEC) recommendations. You will find the revised version of Article 17 below should you want to check any specific details.

 TERB invites you to attend any or all board meetings. They are held on the first and third Mondays of each month during the academic year at 3:30 pm in room AA-109. The agenda consistently contains time, at the beginning of the meeting, for your questions or observations. You will find specific meetings dates listed on this site as well as the approved minutes of past meetings.

 Best Wishes,

Barb Neault Kelber, TERB Coordinator
Melissa Kloz, Administrative Secretary