Faculty Affairs
Faculty Assistance
The Office of Faculty Affairs coordinates a variety of activities associated with faculty and academic-related processes on the CU Denver Campus and CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Faculty Affairs Services and Activities
Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion
The office of Faculty Affairs assists faculty and academic officers with evaluation procedures consistent with the CU Faculty Handbook and the Regents' laws and policies. The office coordinates the two Vice Chancellor's Advisory Committees for RTP that advise the Provost on matters of faculty promotion, tenure and comprehensive reviews on the Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses.
- Standards, Processes and Procedures - University Policy
- CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Policy - Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Review
Hires with Tenure
Outside hires with tenure processes are coordinated with the schools and colleges and the office of Faculty Affairs.
- Standards, Processes and Procedures - University Policy
- CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Policy - Faculty Hire with Tenure
- Letter of offer templates at Human Resources
Post Tenure Review and Professional Plans
Post-tenure review (PTR) is required of all tenured faculty at five-year intervals. The reviews are conducted by primary units and PTR reports are submitted to the office of Faculty Affairs.
- Standards, Processes and Procedures - University Policy
- CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Policy - Post-Tenure Review
- CU Denver Faculty Professional Plan template
- School of Medicine Sample Professional Plan template
- CU Denver suggested templates for Performance Improvement Agreement (PIA) and Development Plan
Sabbatical Applications
The office of Faculty Affairs assists with the completion and approval of sabbatical applications on both campuses.
- The application form and approval processes follow CU System Administrative Policy Statement (APS) 1024, Approval of Sabbatical Assignments, which provides procedures for implementing Regent Policy 5.C.2.I.
- CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Sabbatical Application Form
Academic Agenda for Board of Regents
The office of Faculty Affairs prepares all academic-related items for submission to the Board of Regents.
Faculty Activity Reporting Tool - CU Denver
The new Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) digital tool for the CU Denver campus is easy to use, assures access to validated and accurate information, and provides the kind of data and reports that will empower faculty to tell their story, inform accreditation processes, and provide university leadership with insights into the breadth and depth of faculty activities, accomplishments and contributions.
Emeritus Requests
The office of Faculty Affairs follows the CU System Administrative Policy Statement (APS) 5060, Faculty Appointments in requesting a designation of emeritus/emerita status for retired faculty members. All emeritus/emerita requests are approved by the Chancellor.