FPG Sabbatical Leave Application: Evaluation WorksheetPage 1 of 22/2/16

Faculty Professional Growth -Sabbatical Evaluation Worksheet
Application Submitted by: / Applicant’s College
Application Type / # of Semesters
Title of Proposal
Date Reviewed / Reviewer’s Name / College
Use the following rubric to evaluate each applicant’s proposal. Circle the points assigned for elements and subtotal each section. Enter TOTAL and RANK at the bottom of the rubric.
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
EXEMPLARY / UNSATISFACTORY
Abstract
(5 Points) / The project and its methodology are demonstrably understandable to faculty outside the applicant’s discipline / The project and its methodology are understandable to faculty members outside the applicant’s discipline. / The project and its methodology are unclear to faculty outside the applicant’s discipline.
5 / 4 3 / 2 1 0
Goals (10 points) / Proposed goals are well defined and are demonstrably proportionate to length of leave. / Proposed goals are defined and are proportionate to the length of leave. / Proposed goals are not clearly defined and do not appear proportionate to the length of leave (too little/too much).
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
Objectives
(10 points) / Proposed supporting activities are significantly delineated and support each goal of the project. / Proposed objectives are delineated but there is limited evidence that they support the goals of the project. / Proposed objectives are inadequately delineated and/or do not support each goal of the project.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
SECTION TOTAL
______/25
EXECUTION OF THE SABBATICAL
Preplanning
(10 points) / The proposal provides clear and substantive evidence of pre-planning. (Examples include: Contacts established with individuals or organizations, statements of cooperation, collaboration, proof of acceptance to programs of study, research of similar internal or external programs.). / Applicant provides evidence of preparation to complete the sabbatical. / There is limited or no evidence provided to demonstrate adequate planning.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
Timeline (10 points) / The timeline for sabbatical activities clearly includes the stated objectives and significantly delineates specific activities to complete the goals and is realistic and attainable. / The timeline for sabbatical activities includes the objectives and specific activities to complete the goals. / The timeline for sabbatical activities does not include the stated objectives nor specific activities to realistically complete the goals or no timeline is included in the proposal.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
(5 points - 2 page maximum) / Applicant clearly provides significant evidence of the necessary credentials to complete the sabbatical proposal. (Examples include: education, skills, experience, professional activities, and/or personal interests.) / Applicant provides evidence of the necessary credentials to complete the sabbatical proposal. / Applicant provides limited or no evidence of the necessary credentials to complete the proposed project.
5 / 4 3 / 2 1 0
SECTION TOTAL
______/25
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Professional Growth (10 points) / The proposal clearly states how the sabbatical will enhance and improve the applicant’s professional competence or growth. / The proposal states how the sabbatical will enhance and improve the applicant’s professional competence or growth. / The proposal states suggest little that would enhance and improve the applicant’s professional competence or growth.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
Professional Impact (10 points) / The applicant explains or delineates significant benefits to students, educational programs, the district and/or the community. / The applicant indicates the benefits to students, educational programs, the district and/or the community. / The applicant does not clearly indicate benefits to students, educational programs, the district and/or the community.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
SECTION TOTAL
______/20
PROPOSAL EVALUATION
Professional Communication
(10 points) / Overall, the proposal creates an exemplary impression in terms of technical writing demonstrated by superior organization, syntax, grammar, spelling, completeness, and effort. / Overall, the proposal creates a good impression in terms of technical writing demonstrated by organization, syntax, grammar, spelling, completeness, and effort. / Overall, the proposal creates a poor impression in terms of technical writing demonstrated by organization, syntax, grammar, spelling, completeness, and effort.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
Letters of Support
(10 points – 5 letters maximum) / The proposal includes strong statements of support by the department and/or institution or others within the Maricopa District. / The proposal is supported by the department and/or institution. / There is little or no evidence provided to show the support of the department and/or institution.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
Why proposal should be funded? (10 points) / The proposal clearly provides justification for the funding of the proposal. / The proposal provides sufficient justification for the funding of the proposal. / The proposal does not provide adequate justification for the funding of the proposal.
10 9 / 8 7 6 / 5 4 3 2 1 0
SECTION TOTAL
_____/30

Total Score _____/100Rank _____