In general, faculty agree that scholarship and creativity are encouraged and appropriately assessed. Although they are held in high regard for bringing a real world perspective to the classroom, they are not required to provide academic advisement or participate in curricular activities. The faculty is committed to excellence in teaching. The institution, in the form of individual faculty and committee structures, with the support and investment of the Administration, provides initiatives intended to enhance the quality of instruction. Faculty modify and revise instruction in response to student and peer evaluations.
Departments develop and implement the evaluation process.
Annual evaluation by Department Chairs also provides a mechanism for improvement of instruction. Fellowships Program is evidence of institutional support for enhancement of teaching. The fellowships are funded to provide faculty time and support to develop skill in the use of computer-assisted instruction. Network and User Services provides faculty development in the use of new technologies which support the improvement of instruction. Each year institution-wide programs on writing instruction and creative thinking are offered to support and to encourage faculty to enhance instruction in General Education.