In order to gain this status they must excel in the performance of their professional responsibilities, demonstrate excellence through their professional development, and participate in service to their profession, the University and the community that surrounds them.
Academic professionals are a diverse group with a variety of responsibilities and job titles.
In addition to the specific activities associated with the position descriptions listed below, academic professionals may also conduct research, teach formal classes, give seminars, and offer brief courses as well as mentor, advise, and direct the research of undergraduate and graduate students. Academic professionals often seek funding from the private sector and governmental agencies to support research programs or purchase research equipment. A major responsibility of many academic professionals is the instruction of students in the use of University resources required in their educational pursuits. Librarians, Archivists, Learning Resource Specialists and Museum Professionals are responsible for the University collections of instructional and research material. They acquire, organize, manage, preserve, and make accessible library materials, historical documents, instructional media and equipment, and museum collections, respectively.