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For such advancements, the University of California requires letters of evaluation from experts in the field, and it has been suggested that you might be able to provide assistance in this assessment. The opinions of outside scholars carry critical weight in our decision-­‐making process.  \nOf particular interest to us is your candid and specific evaluation of Professor  ’s work to date, its influence and impact, and its potential for national recognition. Specific items to focus on include: the quality of published work, the standing of the venues in which the work appears, role in collaborative research, level of productivity, track record of graduate student mentoring, and the leadership demonstrated with the advancement of new ideas, and engagement in professional activities. It would be helpful if you provide an assessment of Professor  ’s relative standing in the field compared to named peers at the same career stage. Finally, we would appreciate if you could comment on whether Professor   would receive this promotion at your university.  \nInternal to UC -­‐ Acceleration  \nAs a University of California faculty member, you are familiar with our rank and step system. The advancement under consideration is from Assistant Professor, Step   to Associate Professor Step   Your input regarding such a move will be most helpful.  \nExternal to UC -­‐ Acceleration  \nYou may not be familiar with our rank and step system. The advancement under consideration is from Assistant Professor, Step   to Associate Professor, Step   As such, it is considered an accelerated promotion, as the normative period spent as an Assistant Professor, prior to promotion to Associate Professor, Step I, is six years. Subsequent steps have a normal period of two years. Your recommendation regarding such an advancement will be valued.  \nSeventh-­‐year clock – AFTER approval from the candidate  \nA promotion action at this time is considered within normative time because Professor   has been approved to extend the tenure clock in accordance with University of California Family Friendly policy for faculty with childrearing responsibilities. In accordance with University of California policy, this requires that the dossiers of individuals who have been approved for such extensions be evaluated without prejudice as if the work were done in the normal period of service.  \nAlthough the contents of your letter may be passed on to the candidate at prescribed stages of the review process, your identity will be held in confidence. The materials made available will lack the letterhead, the signature block, and the materials below the latter. Therefore, material that would identify you, particularly your relationship with the candidate, should be placed below the signature block. In any legal proceeding or other situation in which the source of the confidential information is sought, the University does its utmost to protect the identity of such sources.  \nWe know that writing a detailed assessment takes valuable time. If you are unable to provide an evaluation of the type requested, I would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience. If you are willing to assist us in this assessment, we would like to receive your letter by    \nIn the following you may want to direct to the URL of where papers can be found  \nI am enclosing Professor  ’s vitae, bibliography, and a selection of publications. Should you need any additional information, please let me know. We appreciate greatly your help in this assessment and thankyou for your assistance.","cbCaihurn8U0GwdA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihurn8U0GwdA","pdf",28576,"English","# Promotion to Associate Professor - Assistant Professor to Associate Professor\n## Requested evaluation focus areas\n## Internal and external UC accelerated promotion process\n## Confidentiality, timing, and submission guidance","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this letter template?\",\"answer\":\"It requests an expert evaluation to support a decision on promoting a faculty member to Associate Professor with tenure.\"},{\"question\":\"Which aspects of the candidate’s record does the department ask the expert to evaluate?\",\"answer\":\"The letter asks for assessment of published work quality, venue standing, collaborative research role, productivity, graduate mentoring track record, and leadership in new ideas and professional activities.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the template include instructions for accelerated promotions and confidentiality?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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