Ghent University is changing course with a new career model for professorial staff (ZAP)

Ghent University dares to think. Ghent University also dares to push its own boundaries. On December 7 the Board of Governors has approved a new career and evaluation model for professorial staff (ZAP) as well as the accompanying regulations. Rik Van de Walle, Rector: "This is a very important decision for Ghent University and its staff. With the new career and evaluation model, our aim is to restore the confidence of our professorial staff instead of excessively measuring and controlling their activities. The starting point is that those who perform well will be promoted - with a minimum of formal procedures for accountability and administrative inconvenience." "A predominantly quantitative and output-driven academic evaluation process makes way for talent development and growth, prioritizing vision development and strategy - at the personal as well as the group level. Quality prevails over quantity.