The intent of this MOU is to include in the contract the new peer evaluation form developed according to Article 7.3.1.  This new form has been mutually agreed to by the District and the Faculty Association.  The expressed goal of the District and the Faculty Association is to begin using the new peer evaluation form in Spring, 2009.

Therefore, the District and the Faculty Association agree as follows:

1. Appendix S Change:  In keeping with the purpose of Article 7.8, Appendix S shall include the new peer evaluation form.  A copy of this new form is attached below.

2. Article 7 Change: Article 7.3.1 shall be amended as shown:

7.3.1 Evaluation Committee. The Faculty Association and the District will form a joint committee to develop a new peer evaluation form which may include new criteria for evaluation of probationary, tenured, and part-time faculty. The Evaluation Committee shall be comprised of three members appointed by each group.

The committee shall bring a recommendation to the Association and the District by the end of spring semester 2008 for inclusion in the contract as an MOU.

In developing its recommendation(s), the committee shall:

(a)Study evaluation forms of other California community colleges and identify best practices.
(b)Jointly obtain input from interested parties; teaching and non-teaching faculty, department chairs, and academic administrators.

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For the District                               For the Faculty Association

Download the form here.