A relatively small percentage of tenure applications may be so strong that they clearly warrant tenure, or, conversely, so weak that they clearly warrant dismissal. But what about a more common scenario? A tenure-track faculty member has issues of concern during the pre-tenure evaluation period. Then, after several pre-tenure evaluations in which these concerns are presented, the individual appears to undergo a behavioral change, thereby ameliorating the concerns immediately before the formal tenure review. Should tenure be recommended?