Maybe I am missing something but what is the role of the administrator in
all of this? If someone in a position of authority observes the teaching of
someone several times, is that not also a valid tool? This presumes that the
observation can and does lead to change, if needed. Does tenure lead into
this as well? Outside the university, tenure is being done away with, so it
seems. Is this viewed as helping keeping the quality of teaching where it
should be? If one can be removed for failing to meet standards, won't they
improve?