David Crockett

dcrockett17.bsky.social

12 May 2026 23:42

I try to write with the university-wide committee in mind. So, I use the language of the unit criteria. I try to state my working assumptions about the discipline (e.g., top tier pubs for the discipline and what's well-regarded in the specialty).

Natalie Ingraham

natalieingraham.bsky.social

12 May 2026 23:31

As someone going up for tenure next year, thanks in advance to those of you doing this professional service!

Cathie Klapperich

cathieklapperich.com

12 May 2026 23:22

The committees (dept, college, uni) are looking for "pull quotes." Give them what they are looking for to support the case. This is only part of it - but it is critical. If you can say, "This person is the best xyz," or "has made a significant contribution to the field," etc, say it.

Carl Zimring

carlzimring.bsky.social

12 May 2026 23:21

Look carefully at the department's tenure guidelines and try to address the criteria as clearly as possible as you evaluate the candidate's file. One page is too short. I have seen some good 2-page letters, but most helpful ones for our cases are 3-4 pages.

Elizabeth Chin

labspeceth.bsky.social

30 November 2025 17:30

Always delighted to be part of the process!