September-November: The College initiates a call for department hiring plans that describes and articulates what should be included in the 5-year plan and how decisions will be made by the College.
December 16: Departments submit 5-year hiring plan to Divisional Deans
January-February: The College notifies departments who might have a potential faculty search in the upcoming cycle, referring them to the Search Approval process.
March 1: The College initiates a Position Details process in Interfolio, and forwards it to the unit who will provide any anticipated financial and/or space commitments.