Academic administrators, including department heads, are evaluated annually by the immediate administrative superior. A comprehensive evaluation to include ratings by superiors, subordinates and peers will be conducted quadrennially. The purpose of these evaluations is to improve and document performance levels and professional growth and to validate selection, retention and promotion processes. Generally, academic administrators are evaluated according to their relative success in working with people, programs, policies, procedures and finances. A&M-Commerce Procedure A12.21.