| The Faculty Development Committee shall be concerned with the
promotion and coordination of faculty development activities. It shall
develop comprehensive policy, make program recommendations, and provide
program oversight in the area of faculty development. It may assist and
advise appropriate administrators in establishing programs such as video
conferences, workshops, seminars, and speakers to enhance instructional
and research skills as well as curricular, organizational, and
leadership development. It shall aid the appropriate administrators in
the search for funds and develop policies for the administration of
available funds. It shall determine the allocation of funds for all
faculty development programs not specifically assigned to other units of
the university. It shall establish or oversee subcommittees involved in
selection of faculty development awards for teaching and service and
shall create or encourage faculty exchange programs with other
institutions. The committee shall also provide oversight to the various
committees dealing with endowed faculty gifts. |