Departmental unit standards, in conjunction with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), provide performance standards and expectations for the faculty.
- Each department's current unit standards are posted on the Department Reports page.
As required by the CBA, unit standards are revised every five years in a process that involves review by the Dean, the , and the Provost. Unit standards for Missoula College are presented to the Dean and then the Provost for approval.
Unit Standards Review Process:
Step 1: Departmental Discussion (BY April 30th)
- Department creates/revises their unit standards document.
- Chair approves new unit standards, signs US signature page, and submits unit standards and signature page to Dean BY MAY 31.
Step 2: Submission for Review (BY SEPTEMBER 30th)
- Dean reviews new unit standards.
- Dean approves new unit standards, signs US signature page, and returns both documents to Chair.
- Chair submits electronic copies of unit standards and signature page to Office of the Provost BY SEPTEMBER 30.
Step 3: Revision Process
- Unit Standards Committee reviews unit standards and requests revisions.
- Department makes revisions and resubmits unit standards to the Office of the Provost.
- Office of the Provost reviews unit standards and requests revisions.
- Department makes revisions to unit standards and resubmits electronically to Provost's Office.
- Unit standards are posted on the Department Reports page and go into effect 12 months from date of Provost approval/signature.
Unit Standards Forms and Procedures
Questions? Contact the Academic Policy Manager within the Office of the Provost.