Over the long term the most important measure of the relevance and quality of intellectual contribution is the extent to which it advances the mission, standing, and reputation of the College. The application, transfer and interpretation of knowledge to improve management practice and teaching. The enhancement of the educational value of instructional efforts of the institution or discipline. The creation of new knowledge. A primary objective of the College is that intellectual contributions culminate in reviewed publications, with a minimum expectation of one publication per year on average.
Recognition is given to the fact that faculty development is a continuous and evolving process.
The mission statement of the College of Business Administration at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga promotes and supports service activities and alliances that foster an entrepreneurial spirit and develop the skills, creativity, and high ethical standards needed to uphold free enterprise in a global economy. The purpose of this statement is to ensure that the service activities and initiatives of the College fully support its mission, engage the active support and participation of its stakeholders, and enhance the reputation of the College in the business and academic communities. Service is defined as the sharing of one s training, experience, and professional expertise with the College s stakeholders, regardless of compensation. Compensated service activities must comply with The University of Tennessee Conflict of Interest Guidelines. The College recognizes that the quality as well as the quantity of service activity should be considered in the evaluation of faculty.