Academic Senate Resolution #4

Professor of Practice, Research Professor, and Clinical Professor Appointments

(March 24, 2003)

Whereas the Provost seeks changes in ABOR policy 6-201 to provide for faculty appointments of Professor of Practice, Research Professor and Clinical Professor, with the potential for multiple year appointments, and

Whereas the academic mission of Arizona universities may benefit from contributions of distinguished practioners and researchers who may not have traditional academic experiences or credentials,

Whereas flexibility to offer multiple year contracts may improve the conditions of service of non-tenure track faculty,

Be it hereby resolved

That the Academic Senate endorses the proposed revisions of policy governing faculty appointments (ABOR 6-201).

That Arizona State University policies be amended to implement these changes and to include more specific criteria for such appointments and practical limits on the number of such appointments.