Faculty Development Plans

The faculty member, based on the discussions with the chair, shall prepare a written statement describing their planned goals and objectives for the year.

The faculty development plan statement shall be due on or before October 15 of each year.

Faculty development plans may include, but need not be limited to:

(1) Teaching. New course development. Revising or sustaining instructional quality in existing courses. Development of methods for assessing courses and teaching effectiveness. Assumption of important curriculum responsibilities for department or college. Efforts to attract new students or to attract external funding for teaching innovation.

(2) Scholarship/creative activities. New initiatives in research or creative activity, as well as continuation of ongoing projects. Problem-solving activities linked to specific aspects of university’s mission to local community. Efforts to attract external funding.

(3) Service. Assumption of responsibilities for a major task within the university or externally in professional or community organizations. Sustaining or increasing levels of involvement in faculty governance, and/or other service activities.

This statement shall be reviewed by the department chair and added to the faculty annual activities report (FAAR). The statement of goals and objectives may be revised or amended to reflect new directions in a faculty member’s professional development. The revised or amended statement shall be reviewed by the department chair and added to the FAAR.