Health Promotion Programs and Opportunities Athletic Tickets, the Bookstore, and Other Services View Entire Chapter General Index Faculty Development Providing opportunities for faculty development is a high priority of Oregon State University. Enriching and advancing faculty members' skills in instruction, research, advising, administration, and extension are fundamentally important to the continued excellence of the University.
Sabbaticals range from three months to a year.
Application forms are available from the Office of Academic Affairs. Departmental Seminars and Lectures. Departmental seminars presented by visiting scholars, University faculty members, and graduate students enrich the intellectual environment of the department, provide overviews and comprehensive analyses of current topics and techniques in the field, encourage scholarship, and develop instructional skills. All Oregon State University departments are encouraged to provide a vigorous seminar and lecture program for their faculty and students. Annual University lectures are described in Chapter 13.