Deliberation & Recommendation
Phase 5
Purpose of This Phase
Deliberation brings together evidence, discussion, and evaluation to arrive at recommendations that reflect departmental priorities and institutional mission and values.
What Happens in This Phase
Committees review feedback, discuss finalists, and develop recommendations for the department and leadership.
Key Faculty Decisions
Committees typically decide:
- How to synthesize varied forms of feedback
- How to articulate the rationale for recommendations
- How to communicate outcomes clearly and respectfully
Required Steps
- Submission of recommendation materials to department and Dean
- Required administrative approval
Recommended Practices
- Grounding deliberations in agreed-upon criteria
- Making reasoning explicit and well documented
Tools & Resources
- Deliberation Guide
- Recommendation Memo Template
- Feedback Synthesis Worksheet
- Email of welcome to candidate who receives offer