Faculty Development Board Professional Growth & Review Process Overview The FDB Professional Growth & Review Process at St. Ignatius provides the context and means by which faculty and staff can both reflect upon and plan for their professional growth in all dimensions of school service. At up to five-year intervals, tenured and tenure-eligible faculty submit to the Faculty Development Board a written reflection that addresses a faculty member’s progress in achieving goals set forth in previous professional growth plans, as well as a five-year plan for ongoing professional growth in academic, co-curricular, and Campus Ministry dimensions of school life. Tenure at St. Ignatius is not available to faculty until the fifth year, is renewable, and is granted by the Principal for a maximum of five years. At his discretion, the Principal also invites directors of programs and other staff (those holding non-tenure positions) to participate in the Professional Growth and Review Process. The Faculty Development Board reviews each candidate's Reflection and her or his Five-Year Plan, arranges a formal meeting with the candidate and her/his department chair or supervisor, and submits its written recommendations to the Principal. The Professional Development Director, department chairs, and the supervising assistant principals work with new faculty within the first four years of employment. The Professional Development Director meets regularly with non-tenured faculty to assist them in developing professional growth plans in all three areas of school service (academic, co-curricular, and Campus Ministry). Documents for the FDB Professional Growth & Review Process (pdf) |