Ability to stimulate students' intellectual development. It is important to the University and to students to have diversity in teaching methods and styles which may vary with the subject and the level at which one is teaching. Other kinds of interaction with students such as independent study and research, and departmental or campus-wide colloquia or performances are also important. The University distinguishes between professional development and professional achievement in considering a faculty member's retention, tenure, and promotion. That might take the form, for example, of participation in specialized or advanced course work, attendance at workshops, or participation in internships.
Professional achievement goes beyond the development of the individual faculty member.
It necessarily involves the sharing of results with the professional community beyond Illinois Wesleyan. These contributions may take a variety of forms, but it is expected that in most cases they will involve engagement with the profession beyond the institution. While the University realizes that the extent of an individual's involvement in institutional service can only be judged within the limits of the facilities, resources, and time available to IWU faculty members, it nevertheless expects that every faculty member demonstrate willingness and ability to share in those collegial responsibilities necessary to the effective functioning of the institution. Examples of such responsibilities might include membership on University committees and councils, leadership positions and committee assignments within departments, schools, and other academic units. In addition, a faculty member may fulfill service responsibilities through professional organizations which are directly related to the faculty member's field.