I am curious to learn about the models used by
research universities in evaluating faculty who engage
in both academic research and media production. 

Specifically, 
(1) what weight is typically given to production and
to publication of traditional research? (For example
is production of a documentary considered  the same as
publication of a book? an article? etc.)

(2) are there any departments/univs. which have
adopted specific guidelines for the evaluation of a
production itself? Is acceptance into festivals
considered peer review? How many published reviews are
needed to make a project valuable in promotion
process? Are there any other ways which have been used
to assess the value of a production?

I know UFVA has on its web site a "Statement to the
Academic Community :The Evaluation of Faculty in
Creative Specialities for Promotion and Tenure." I'd
be  interested in hearing whether these guidelines
have been adopted by universities - whether formally
or informally - and with what success. 

Many thanks,
Leo Aristimuno
Rutgers University - Newark 


		
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