The faculty evaluation system is designed in part to verify such competency. A program to assist in the development of teaching knowledges and skills is provided through the Faculty Development Office.
Minimum competency is required in a number of basic areas.
A new tenure-track faculty member must demonstrate minimum competencies in all of the areas. The faculty member must complete half of those activities during the first semester and the remainder by the end of the first year. Department chair and Faculty Development Office verification shall be sufficient evidence of competency. Knowledge The Office of Faculty Development has been created to assist in the development of these competencies.