Table 2: Ratings Criteria of Research for Tenure at the Kent Campus

Rating

Research Output

Other Considerations

 

Excellent

 

Average a minimum of one publication per year, all at the A level or higher

 

OR

 

Average less than one publication per year, but with at least one A+ publication

 

Presentations at AFA, WFA, and FMA meetings; national/international research awards; recognition from prestigious finance societies.

 

Very Good

 

Average a minimum of one publication per year, with most at the A level

 

Presentations at the FMA, EFA, SFA, MFA and SWFA meetings; research awards; recognition from finance societies.

 

Good

 

Average about one publication per year, mix of A and B level

 

Presentations at EFA, SFA, MFA, and SWFA meetings.

 

Fair

 

Average about one publication per year, mix of B and C level

 

Some conference presentations.

 

Poor

 

No research program

 

No publications, no conference presentations.