2018-2019 Members
Faculty-Humanities
Dr. James Eakin
Faculty-Natural Sciences
Dr. David Bieler
Faculty-Social Sciences
Dr. Sam Shepherd
Provost's Designee, ex-officio
Dr. Karen Soul
Purposes and Responsibilities
The committee reports directly to the Faculty Personnel Council and assists the Provost in the development and implementation of policies and programs related to faculty development, such as special faculty travel, workshops, sabbatical leaves, and recommendations on endowed professorships, and other scholarly and professional activities. (09/00). The Provost’s Office supports the Development Committee by making arrangements for workshops and scheduling of public presentations reporting on scholarly accomplishments during sabbatical leaves. Forums for these presentations will be developed in coordination with this committee. (4/2004) The committee shall report all of its actions promptly to the Faculty Personnel Council, normally through its minutes and reports at faculty meetings.
Composition
The committee is composed of three faculty members (one from each division) and the Provost (ex officio and without vote). The members of this committee shall be recommended by the Faculty Coordinating Council and appointed by the President. The committee shall elect its own chair.
Minutes
Last updated 27 August 2018