Examines obstacles to and errors in establishing faculty evaluation and development programs. Presents 12 guidelines for overcoming obstacles and avoiding errors, including the identification and enlistment of high-level administrative support; responsiveness to faculty concerns; and the establishment of development centers, advisory boards, and…

Student governments played an important role in the development of faculty evaluation programs. The value of student governments in today's comprehensive faculty evaluation programs is discussed. Student evaluation, student ratings, and faculty evaluation are defined. (Author/MLW)