A search committee has 2 key responsibilities in the assessment of applicants:

– First, a search committee is responsible for developing a clear and consistent assessment rubric (i.e., the criteria by which they and other decision makers evaluate applicants’ qualifications and potential); and

– Second, a search committee is responsible for a clear and consistent assessment plan (i.e., the process by which they evaluate applicants, make selections at each stage of the process, and ultimately make recommendations to the voting faculty and/or to leadership with hiring authority).