Joint Personnel Committee JPC: Views and Tips for Project Scientists Steve Grattan, Specialist in CE Chair, JPC

1. Joint Personnel Committee (JPC): Views and Tips for Project Scientists Steve Grattan, Specialist in CEChair, JPC

2. Role of the JPC JPC has 7 members (2-year, staggered duration) 2 Specialists in CE (AF) 3 Agronomist, Professional Researcher, Project Scientist, Specialist or other AF titles with research appointments 2 members of Academic Senate JPC confers with the Chancellor (or designee) making recommendations regarding personnel actions (appointments, merits, promotions, appraisals, position descriptions and departmental voting procedures ) Committee’s role is only advisory

3. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

4. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

5. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

6. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

7. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

8. Current JPC View On Research Criteria for each Title The Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outletsThe Comparison of Research Titles chart provides a quick review of the differences between the professional Research Series, Project Scientist Series and Specialist Series. Steve Grattan will go into more detail about what the Joint Personnel Committee looks for when evaluating a dossier for merit and promotion, based on the criteria for the Project Scientist Series. Appointees in the Project Scientists are expected to: Make significant creative contributions to their area of research or creative endeavor Work independently under the supervision of a member of the Professorial or Professional Research Series Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other peer-reviewed outlets

9. Criteria for Appointment for Project Scientists…evaluating the appropriate level of appointment Ph.D or equivalent is required Research productivity Research quality Years experience since Ph.D. Letters of recommendation

10. Criteria for advancement: Merit and promotion Must have earned a doctorate or its equivalent Demonstrated significant, original and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project Professional competence and activity University and public service are not required but encouraged, particularly at Full level The criteria outlined in the APM include --- Steve Grattan will discuss what the JPC looks for when reviewing a dossier for merit, using these criteria. The criteria outlined in the APM include --- Steve Grattan will discuss what the JPC looks for when reviewing a dossier for merit, using these criteria.

11. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets

12. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets Only those that are published or “in press” count towards the action (submitted and in prep do not count until a letter of acceptance has been received…which officially qualifies it as “in press”)

13. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets Only those that are published or “in press” count towards the action (submitted and in prep do not count until a letter of acceptance has been received…which officially qualifies it as “in press”) First author pubs are not required for Project Scientists but are encouraged to have at least some

14. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets Only those that are published or “in press” count towards the action (submitted and in prep do not count until a letter of acceptance has been received…which officially qualifies it as “in press”) First author pubs are not required for Project Scientists but are encouraged to have at least some Expected productivity is at least 2 Cat I publications per year. Reports and other Category II and III publications are also expected.

15. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets Only those that are published or “in press” count towards the action (submitted and in prep do not count until a letter of acceptance has been received…which officially qualifies it as “in press”) First author pubs are not required for Project Scientists but are encouraged to have at least some Expected productivity is at least 2 Cat I publications per year. Reports and other Category II and III publications are also expected. Individuals that produce about 4 Cat I publications per year often submit their packets for an acceleration

16. Referred publications (Cat I): UC currency for advancement Journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed proceedings, other appropriate peer-reviewed outlets Only those that are published or “in press” count towards the action (submitted and in prep do not count until a letter of acceptance has been received…which officially qualifies it as “in press”) First author pubs are not required for Project Scientists but are encouraged to have at least some Expected productivity is at least 2 Cat I publications per year. Reports and other Category II and III publications are also expected. Individuals that produce about 4 Cat I publications per year often submit their packets for an acceleration This is only a general guideline for research productivity: research quality and professional competence and activity also considered by the JPC