ABSTRACT
In spring 1997, changes were made to the Faculty Handbook of Erin College to expand the criteria for rank and promotion to include service as a potential form of scholarship. These changes were a critical step, and part of a series of “clarifications in language” made by the Provost from 1985 to 1997 to expand Erin College’s definition of scholarship and align their mission with their faculty reward system. While not officially approved by any faculty governing body, the changes became part of Erin’s official rank and promotion process. This case describes the culture of Erin College, the changes made to the Faculty Handbook, criteria used to assess service as scholarship, and outcomes of these policy changes for education faculty.
