> those ratings have an effect on the teacher's annual review? Yes. And with adjuncts (folks brought in to teach one or two courses per semester), getting low

> those ratings have an effect on the teacher's annual review? Yes. And with adjuncts (folks brought in to teach one or two courses per semester), getting low scores on the ratings means you don't get your contract renewed for the following semester. For tenure-tracked teachers, your ratings are included in the things that they look at for tenure review. > and thus being able to be harsh when necessary without having to self-correlate his behaviour in fear of being financially punished You can only do that after you're achieved tenure.