Chief among these is that performance be evaluated and merit be rewarded, at all levels, faculty and administration. That a significant commitment of new resources to support the arts and sciences, based on a comparison with similar institutions in our region, be made. That the resources generated by the disciplines within the arts and sciences, from tuition, fees, and state funds, as well as from salary replacements and indirect costs created by successful grant and fellowship activity, be returned to the arts and sciences for program support and development. That the arts and sciences budgeting process be open, and that departments be treated equitably across the arts and sciences. That the presence of the arts and sciences in the forthcoming capital campaign be commensurate with the vision of its role in a comprehensive research university.
People are more important than structure.
At all levels of the university, and broadly within its diverse units, it is vital that people understand and support the values of the arts and sciences. We have some reason for optimism because of the recent activities of the current UAB administration.