Departmental unit standards, in conjunction with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), provide performance standards and expectations for the faculty.

• Each department's current unit standards are posted on the Department Reports page.

As required by the CBA, unit standards are revised every five years in a process that involves review by the Dean, the Unit Standards Committee, and the Provost. Unit standards for Missoula College are presented to the Dean and then the Provost for approval.

• Unit Standards Review Schedule

Unit Standards Review Process:

Step 1: Departmental Discussion (BY April 30th)

• Department creates/revises their unit standards document.
• Chair approves new unit standards, signs US signature page, and submits unit standards and signature page to Dean BY MAY 31.

Step 2: Submission for Review (BY SEPTEMBER 30th)

• Dean reviews new unit standards. 
• Dean approves new unit standards, signs US signature page, and returns both documents to Chair.
• Chair submits electronic copies of unit standards and signature page to Office of the Provost BY SEPTEMBER 30. 

Step 3: Revision Process

• Unit Standards Committee reviews unit standards and requests revisions.
• Department makes revisions and resubmits unit standards to the Office of the Provost.
• Office of the Provost reviews unit standards and requests revisions.
• Department makes revisions to unit standards and resubmits electronically to Provost's Office.
• Unit standards are posted on the Department Reports page and go into effect 12 months from date of Provost approval/signature.

Unit Standards Forms and Procedures

• Instructions for Departments 
• Signature Form
• USC Procedures
• USC Worksheet

Questions? Contact the Academic Policy Manager within the Office of the Provost.