The faculty considers possible curricular concentrations and the manner in which courses relate to, and build upon, each other within the curriculum. The faculty considers the appropriate role and resources of the bench and bar in curricular design and staffing. Explicit criteria are used for evaluating teaching performance. Faculty members receive feedback concerning their performance as teachers and advisors. The faculty has adopted a policy governing outside consulting and other private ventures.
Faculty take academic advising seriously.
Annual merit increases are directly tied to faculty performance in teaching. The law school recognizes advising as a legitimate part of the faculty s work load. The faculty attempts to create learning opportunities for students by working with students on faculty scholarly and public service activity. The faculty addresses teaching as part of its faculty development program. The law school supports faculty attendance at teaching conferences.