The University requirements can be found in the ACU Faculty Handbook (accessed 07/16/2014) and are listed below along with the additional departmental requirements. Because all collegial activties are addressed in one page, links have not been added.

University Requirements

General Criteria

4. COLLEGIALITY

A consideration of collegiality is particularly appropriate at a Christian university and is given special attention when tenure is under consideration. Collegiality involves relationships within departments/schools, within colleges, and within the university. These interactions should support the mission and goals at each level of the institution.

Examples of collegiality include, but are not limited to, the following items:

• Sharing personal values and beliefs with other colleagues
• Being willing and open to new ideas
• Being considerate, sensitive, and caring of others
• Demonstrating tolerance for opposing opinions of colleagues
• Volunteering to help other colleagues with common academic tasks
• Participating in discussions about academic issues
• Participating in academic decision processes
• Fostering a sense of community and equality
• Demonstrating interest and cooperation across disciplines

Though wide consensus exists regarding the nature and appearance of collegiality in academic settings, it cannot be measured by rigid checklists or formal requirements. The portfolio and the letter from the department/school should address the collegiality of the applicant.

There are no additional specific requirements for Promotion to Professor or for the department.