They understand established principles of learning which serve as a foundation for the work they do with the students they advise, teach, and academically support. This knowledge encompasses the heterogeneous nature of our campus. Excellent faculty integrate current subject matter into their work. Students should have the information and the results of research which reflect the latest work in the field. These faculty update their professional skills, knowledge base, and resources to make their instruction meaningful, timely and refreshing to students.
Excellent faculty provide perspectives that include a respect for diverse views.
They provide a variety of theories and interpretations that represent the best thinking in their field. Moreover, they demonstrate to their students an openness and willingness to communicate and share differing views. These faculty are particularly sensitive to the varied needs of the entire student body who represent a wide variety of cultures and academic traditions. Faculty have clear learning goals and well planned activities which enable students to master content material and to process and apply information. Faculty proceed logically and use time effectively so that students learn as much as possible.