Utah audit calls for stronger oversight of tenured faculty
Auditors recommend giving department leaders clearer authority to address persistent performance problems.
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Utah's legislative auditors called for stronger supervision of tenured faculty in an Oct. 20 report, finding that department leaders often lack the authority, time and incentives to address persistent underperformance. [1]
The review examined materials from 666 performance reviews and included more than 120 interviews. Auditors described cases in which documented teaching concerns did not produce corrective action, while recognizing excellent teaching and improvements following recent legislation. [1]
The report recommends strengthening department leaders' supervisory roles and making them accountable to institutional leadership. In its published response, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education said it would convene a task force by November, with recommendations for the board in early 2027. [1]
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