The constitution of the College of Engineering defines the EAPC as a committee that will “act on faculty promotions and tenure concordant with the West Lafayette Campus Promotions Policy.” The role of the EAPC is: (a) to identify and promote the qualities necessary for promotion and tenure based on the strategic goals for preeminence of the faculty and the institution; (b) to communicate these standards to the entire engineering faculty and the Primary Committees in the schools; (c) to assess the suitability of candidates for promotion and tenure and provide feedback; (d) to consider the guidance provided by the University Committee in order to account for the needs of the institution; (e) to establish processes that provide transparency and consistency both within engineering as well as throughout the institution, while recognizing the diversity of pathways to impact and excellence; (f) to consider nominations for Distinguished Engineering Alumni, Honorary Doctorates and Distinguished Professorships.

EAPC members are encouraged to explain the role of the EAPC to all faculty members. Similarly, any faculty member, in particular, junior faculty are encouraged to ask their Heads any questions related to the operating policies and procedures of the EAPC, including conflict of interest, as well as questions on all promotion and tenure processes.