He is impressed with the youth of the new faculty as well as the diversity of their backgrounds, the array of institutions that they represent and the number of post docs and teaching awards that they have received. UW-L couldn't attract such people if the veteran faculty didn't make this a good place to be. The Provost then discussed various issues that he sees as important for the upcoming year. These issues are in no particular order. Faculty Research - continue to support faculty research and find ways to capture more research dollars.
Honors programs are a recruiting tool.
They help to attract better and brighter students. The rigor should match the ability of the students. Salary Compression - the Provost's office will be considering the proposal approved by the Senate last spring. The PTS Committee will also be revisiting this proposal and considering alternate funding sources. Three are planned for this year.