Faculty Development
The primary purpose of faculty development is to provide support to faculty in the improvement of teaching (including advising), scholarship, and leadership development.
Responsibilities of the director include:
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Supervise all activities of the Center for Academic Creativity.
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Collaborate with the Office of the Provost, college deans, department chairs, program directors and faculty members.
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Chair the Faculty Development Board, which sets the faculty development agenda for each academic year.
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Organize workshops, seminars, and presentations for and by faculty for the purpose of development in teaching, scholarship, and leadership.
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Work with the Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors to develop leadership seminars and workshops for department chairs and program directors.
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Organize and maintain orientation programming for new faculty members.
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Foster innovation in support of student learning.
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Work closely with Instructional Technology Services in promoting use of technology as well as Distance Education delivery.