Major Review: Deadlines and Documentation

DEADLINES FOR MAJOR REVIEW

Advancement/Deferral of Major Review:                        by 17 October 2008
Requests for advancement/deferral of Major Review to be made, in writing, to Human Resources.  Requests should comprise a full case for advancement/deferral on the standard Form and a full curriculum vitae of the candidate submitted on the Interim & Major Review CV template. 
Referees:
Heads of Department to submit names and contact information of referees proposed for Major Review candidates, including referees proposed for advanced Major Review candidates. 

Major Review Submissions scheduled for 2008-2009:       by 7 November 2008
Heads of Department submit recommendations for passing Major Review in the form of a full report on the individual(s) concerned, curriculum vitae and commentary on teaching contribution on the standard Forms, to Human Resources.
Writings:
Three properly-ordered sets of up to four writings, whether published or unpublished, are required by the Promotions Committee to support proposals for Major Review and should be submitted to Human Resources. Three copies of any book reviews, whether favourable or unfavourable, should also be submitted.

Major Review Submissions advanced to 2008-2009:           by 7 November 2008   
Heads of Department submit recommendations for passing Major Review in the form of a full report on the individual(s) concerned, and commentary on teaching contribution on the standard Forms, to Human Resources (the curriculum vitae and referees for Major Review will have been submitted by the 17 October 2008 deadline).

Major Review Teaching Prize Nominations for 2008-2009    by 7 November 2008
Heads of Department submit recommendations for award of Major Review Teaching Prizes on the Major Review Teaching Prize Nomination Form, to Human Resources.

DOCUMENTATION FOR ADVANCEMENT/DEFERRAL OF MAJOR REVIEW

Please note: these documents are stored in Public Folders and are only accessible to those with an LSE username and password.

1. Advance/Defer Major Review Form completed by the Head of Department setting out the reasons for the request to advance/defer Major Review.
2. Candidate's CV submitted on the Interim & Major Review CV template*.  The Interim & Major Review CV template instructions to candidates is a separate document. 

*The CV template for Interim and Major Review is completed by candidates for both Interim Review and Major Review. 

DOCUMENTATION FOR MAJOR REVIEW

1. Major Review Form: completed by the Head of Department indicating the lecturer's research and teaching activities and administrative contribution.
2. The CV Template for Major Review: completed by the candidate.  The Interim and Major Review CV template instructions to candidates is a separate document. 
3. The Teaching Contribution Form: completed by the candidate.
4. The Referees for Major Review Form: completed by the Head of Department giving names and full contact information (including email, telephone and fax) of five outside referees (including 1 reserve) to be consulted by the Promotions Committee.  
5. Three properly-ordered sets of up to four writings which the candidate believes best represent his/her qualities.
6. Three copies of any reviews which have appeared on the candidate's books whether they are favourable or unfavourable.
   

MAJOR REVIEW TEACHING PRIZES

Nominations for Major Review Teaching Prizes should be submitted on the Major Review Teaching Prize Nomination Form.

MEETING DATES

29 October 2008: The Promotions Committee meets to consider requests for advancement/deferral of Major Reviews, receives a full list of Major Review candidates, approves Major Review referees to be consulted forthwith and appoints Promotions Committee members to read Major Review candidates' writings.

4 February 2009: The Promotions Committee meets to consider and make decisions on Major Reviews, including award of Major Review Teaching Prizes for 2008-2009.

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