Sample Letter Of Recommendation To Other Reviewers For Non-Departmentalized Colleges printable pdf download

May 27, 2008

Sample Letter to Other Reviewers:

For non-departmentalized colleges, to solicit an assessment of

a tenure candidate’s performance in professional practice,

participation in research projects, teaching or services

Not for use to solicit external

provided to other departments or colleges, or graduate student

referees as identified in the

supervision.

University Standards (page 17)

This is to be an arms length process after you have

identified potential respondents through discussions with the

candidate.

This year, Dr. ________ is being considered for tenure as an _____________ Professor in the College of ________,

University of Saskatchewan. He/She has recommended you as an individual who could specifically comment on

his/her abilities, performance and accomplishments.

It is my understanding that Dr. ____________ had been involved in a number of initiatives with you and I am

seeking your feedback, where possible. I would appreciate it if you would comment on his/her role and performance

in any research project/grant and also if you could give some indication as to the extent of his/her contribution in

these areas and its impact on the success or outcome of the specific undertaking. For instance, where the candidate

is a co-author on research publications, please comment on their role and the extent of the contribution. In addition,

if you are familiar with or have been in a position to evaluate his/her teaching ability and graduate student

supervision performance, I would appreciate receiving feedback in this regard.

Please mark your letter confidential and return it directly to me. Your assessment will not be seen by the candidate,

but will be available to the College Review Committee and to the University Review Committee. I would be pleased to

provide any additional information that you may wish to have.

Thank you very much for agreeing to carry out this important review. I would appreciate receiving a signed copy of

your assessment by ______. If it is not possible for you to act in this capacity, kindly contact me by telephone at

__________, or by e-mail at ___________ as soon as possible.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Yours sincerely,

Sample Letter Of Recommendation To Other Reviewers For Non-Departmentalized Colleges