Faculty Roles in Developing Policies for DEI and Tenure Laws
Texas legislation passed SB 17 and SB 18 impacting faculty tenure. The bills restrict hiring of tenured faculty after 2024, emphasizing academic freedom and post-tenure review. Faculty involvement in policy development is crucial to address potential consequences. The evolving tenure laws aim to sha
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Importance of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Shared Governance in Higher Education
Academic freedom, tenure, and shared governance are crucial in higher education for fostering open inquiry, protecting faculty rights, and ensuring institutional integrity. Organizations like the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) advocate for these principles to uphold faculty aut
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New Texas Tenure Law
The Texas tenure law SB 18, with versions passed by the Senate and House, has sparked concerns regarding academic freedom, faculty dismissal procedures, and potential impacts on faculty recruitment and institutional quality. The Senate version restricts tenure opportunities, while the House version
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Tenure Academy Utah State University
Tenure at Utah State University is a significant milestone achieved after a probationary period, recognizing outstanding faculty performance. This process involves annual meetings, faculty code adherence, and insights from Provost Smith. The university supports faculty members in pursuing tenure and
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Third-Year Review for Tenure-Track and Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Third-Year Review is a formal evaluation process for full-time, untenured faculty members aimed at assessing progress towards promotion or tenure. This review provides a comprehensive report of the faculty member's accomplishments and contributions within 24 to 36 months of employment. It offers fee
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Understanding Cadastral Systems in Land Management
Cadastral systems play a crucial role in land management by handling land registration, property taxation, and land tenure. These systems involve private conveyancing, registration of deeds, cadastral surveying, and mapping to maintain records efficiently. They provide information on parcel index ma
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Evolution of Land Law Systems in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago's land law systems consist of the Common Law System and the Registered Land System. The Common Law system governs unregistered land where title passes upon execution and delivery of the deed. In contrast, the Registered Land System confers ownership upon registration and offers c
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Insights on Land Evaluations: Lessons and Challenges in Design
Exploring emerging lessons and gaps in land evaluations, this content delves into the impacts of land tenure interventions on agriculture, economic outcomes, and environmental sustainability. The discussion highlights key findings, such as the positive effects of formalization on agricultural land b
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Understanding Land, Soil, and Water Resources
Natural resources such as land, soil, and water are crucial for human activities. Land comprises the lithosphere and is utilized for various purposes based on land use patterns. The study of land use patterns is essential for economic planning, as the availability of land is limited, leading to conf
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Understanding the APT Process in Academic Institutions
This informative content delves into the intricate procedures of the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) process in academic settings. It covers key aspects such as the composition of the APT Committee, the role of the Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee (ASAC), typical tenure-track career pro
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Challenges in Land Allocation and Administration by Traditional Authorities and Communal Land Boards
The Communal Land Reform Act of 2002 introduced Communal Land Boards to assist Traditional Authorities in land administration. However, challenges such as misconceptions of powers, limited technical capacity, inadequate resources, and unclear procedures have hindered smooth registration and resoluti
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Update Reports: Baroka Ba Nkwana, Bakoni-Ba-Mmamaro CPA, and Enquiry from Mr. C. Mathebe Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development
This report provides updates to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development regarding Mr. Collen Mathebe's matter, Bakoni-Ba-Mmamaro CPA, and Baroka Ba Nkwana Land Claim. Mr. Mathebe's issue cannot be resolved through the Land Title Adjustment Act, and alternative opti
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Land Governance in Malawi: Challenges and Progress
Malawi's land governance system has evolved significantly since the colonial era, with a framework that includes institutional and legal aspects. The country has faced challenges in managing land disputes, valuation, taxation, and public land use. The institutional setup involves the central governm
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Enhancing Land Security and Ownership Through Flexible Land Tenure System
The Flexible Land Tenure System (FLTS) provides affordable security of tenure to informal settlement settlers, aiming to empower low-income individuals economically. It offers alternative titles that can be upgraded to Freehold Titles, ensuring perpetual security of title and various benefits such a
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Land Governance Framework in Botswana: A Country Scoping Study
Botswana, a landlocked middle-income country in Southern Africa, faces challenges such as high population growth, unemployment, poverty, and a less skilled workforce. This study examines the land governance framework in Botswana, focusing on key challenges in land administration, dispute resolution,
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Implications of Land Reform in Namibia: Social and Economic Insight
Land reform in Namibia is crucial for inclusive growth and shared prosperity, with access to land being a key factor. Productive land usage can lead to wealth creation and social development. The importance of agriculture in the economy is highlighted, along with the need for skilled farmers and a s
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Enhancing Land Degradation Neutrality Targets in Lebanon's National Action Programme
Integrating LDN targets into Lebanon's National Action Programme, led by Dr. Chadi Mohanna, aims to align the NAP with the UNCCD's 10-Year Strategy, set national targets for Land Degradation Neutrality, and implement measures to combat land degradation aggravated by climate change. The project focus
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Academic Promotion and Tenure Guidelines in Higher Education
Understanding the academic promotion and tenure process is crucial for faculty members in higher education. This guide covers eligibility criteria, timelines, reasons for extending tenure, expectations for promotion, research track considerations, and the definition of tenure. It highlights the impo
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Understanding Academic Tenure and Promotion: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the intricacies of academic tenure, promotion, and the significance of tenure-track positions in this informative content. Delve into the tenure decision process, evaluation criteria, faculty roles, and the importance of academic productivity. Gain insights into why tenure matters, the tenur
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Conflict over Land and Natural Resource Management in Ecuador
Ecuador faces conflicts over land tenure and natural resource management, with issues such as illegality, concentration of resources, and competition affecting marginalized groups like poor women and ethnic communities. Indigenous peoples legally own forest land, but challenges persist in resolving
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Workshop on Preparing Promotion Dossier for Tenure-Track Faculty
Annual workshop led by Andrea Romero, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, at the University of Arizona discussing the promotion review process for tenure-track and continuing status faculty. The workshop covers topics like evaluation of teaching, promotion dossier preparation, and tenure-clock delay r
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Overview of the Mizoram Land Revenue Act, 2013
The Mizoram Land Revenue Act, 2013 replaced several previous regulations and came into effect on June 1, 2013. It establishes authorities for land management, outlines control and powers over land, and provides guidelines for land allotment for specific purposes. The Act designates the Government of
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Reforming State-Owned Forest Enterprises and Ensuring Ethnic Minority Land Tenure Security in Vietnam
Vietnamese government nationalized agricultural and forest land in the 1950s, impacting ethnic minority groups. Despite attempts to reform state-owned forest enterprises, conflicts over forest land persist. This study examines policies, processes, and conflicts in three provinces to offer recommenda
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Update on Northeast Land Transfers: Presentation to Roundtable Members
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation provided an update on land transfers in Northeastern British Columbia, focusing on Treaty Land Entitlement, stakeholder engagement, and communication methods. The presentation highlighted the historical land debt, final settlement agreements, and t
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Navigating Promotion and Tenure in Academia
Explore insights from panelists representing different universities on navigating the promotion and tenure process in academia. Understand the significance of tenure, criteria for advancement, tips for success, and maintaining work-life balance. Contact information for panelists provided for further
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Understanding Tenure and Promotion Processes in Academia
Explore the tenure and promotion workshop for faculty members, covering topics like criteria, tenure clock, professorial streams, procedures, and periodic reviews. Gain insights into the tenure and promotion processes to support successful career advancement in academia.
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Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Overview
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs provides an overview of the tenure and non-tenure systems, faculty ranks, promotion and tenure processes, and guidelines at the University of Illinois. It emphasizes the importance of tenure in ensuring academic freedom and economic security for fac
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Land Reform in the Context of Devolution in Kenya
Kenya, with a land area of 582,646 sq. Km, has undergone land reform in the context of devolution since gaining independence in 1963. The country's adoption of the Constitution in 2010 led to the establishment of a system with 1 national government and 47 devolved governments. Kajiado County, inhabi
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Proposal for Promotion and Tenure Guidelines in Academic Setting
Proposal includes data on recent hires, successful promotion applications, and tenure standards at the institution and comparable universities. It presents a calendar for tenure-track faculty outlining years of experience and service, sabbatical options, and pre-tenure research leaves.
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Understanding the Mid-Course Review for Tenure-Track Faculty
The Mid-Course Review is a pivotal assessment for tenure-track faculty, evaluating their progress in teaching, scholarship, and service midway through the tenure process. Conducted by unit tenure committees, it provides recommendations for reappointment or non-reappointment, serving as a crucial ste
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Importance of Land Records in Preventing Land Disputes
Land records play a crucial role in documenting ownership, facilitating land-related transactions, and preventing costly litigation. They serve as a lifeline for effective governance and provide legal status to landowners, ensuring clarity and transparency in land ownership. Without proper land reco
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Impacts of REDD+ and Bioenergy on Food Security and Land Grabbing
The drivers of forest loss, including demand for wood and land, conflict over land tenure, urbanization, industrialization, corruption, and climate change, are explored in relation to food insecurity and land grabbing caused by initiatives like REDD+ and bioenergy. Increasing competition for land be
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Impact of Land Policies in Georgia: Headright System, Land Lotteries, and Yazoo Land Fraud
Georgia pursued various land policies post-Revolutionary War to allocate land obtained from Native Americans. The headright system granted land to soldiers and white men, aiming to boost population and state power. Land lotteries distributed land through random draws. The Yazoo land fraud scandal ta
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5 Steps Questionnaire on Mapping Land Degradation and Sustainable Land Management
Preparation for mapping land degradation and sustainable land management involves steps such as preparing the base map, identifying contributing specialists, assessing land use systems, understanding land degradation types, and providing expert recommendations. The process includes analyzing area tr
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Faculty Promotion and Tenure Process Overview
In this detailed guide, learn about generating, organizing, and preparing eBinders for the faculty promotion and tenure process. Find out who can generate eBinders, how candidates and delegates upload materials, and the steps involved in creating and submitting eBinders. Discover the responsibilitie
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Land Governance in Lesotho: An Overview
This paper discusses the institutional frameworks, legal frameworks on land tenure, and land registration processes in Lesotho. It covers the roles of central and local government institutions, as well as informal actors like customary chiefs. The legal framework on land tenure, including statutory
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Ashumet Park Common Land Project Overview
The Ashumet Park Common Land Project aims to transform Lot 8 into a multi-use community area in Ashumet Valley. The project includes three phases: Land Survey, Land Clearing, and Grass Installation. Phase 1 involved conducting a land survey, while Phase 2 focused on land clearing by removing trees a
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Guidelines for Promotion and Tenure at Northern Michigan University
Understand the requirements and processes for promotion and tenure at Northern Michigan University. The guidelines cover tenure requirements, prior service credit, judgmental criteria, eligibility for promotion, and documentation needed for evaluation. Meeting the criteria specified in the bylaws an
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Challenges and Solutions for Tenure Rights in Fisheries Value Chain
Various countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India are facing challenges with tenure rights to land and resources along the fisheries value chain, impacting both men and women. Issues include displacement for development projects, lack of recognition of customary rights, and encroachment on natur
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Native Land Stewardship: Path to Climate Equity
Stephanie Leon-Rodriguez presents a proposal focused on promoting land back initiatives, including federal support programs like the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations and conservation easements. State support through initiatives like the Mass Conservation Land Tax Credit Program is also highl
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