Faculty Development Committee

Committee Composition

This committee consists of three tenured or tenure-track professors and five non-tenure track professors elected by the Assembly.  The Dean appoints one faculty member from any rank to serve as a member. Committee members will serve staggered three-year terms.  The Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction will serve as an ex officio, non-voting members.  The Committee elects the Chair and Vice Chair from among the members.

Standing Committee Charge

This committee is responsible for the monitoring and identifying needs related to faculty professional career development including, but not limited to: teaching, research, and patient care. In response to identified needs for faculty development, the committee develops strategies for the creation, implementation and assessment of programs to successfully address those issues. The committee works closely with the Offices of Academic Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and Research to carry out its charge. Administrative support is provided by the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, who serves as an ex officio member.

Annual Faculty Development Committee Charge

Individual Faculty Member Responsibilities

Members of this committee are expected to attend a monthly meeting of the full committee lasting 1-2 hours. Additionally, members may be asked to assist with subgroup or project work at the chairperson’s discretion. Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours per month.

Schedule of Meetings

The Faculty Development Committee meets from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

To request information prior to 2019-2020 please contact the Dean’s Office.