Formal peer evaluations of teaching and course materials are held regularly. The campus is developing a comprehensive outcomes assessment program which will evaluate all aspects of the campus, both academic and service components. The technical programs survey their graduates soon after program completion to learn about their employment, and again several years later to learn about their satisfaction with their associate degree program. Instruction The faculty evaluation and reward system reflects the primacy of teaching. Salary increments are based first and foremost on documented teaching excellence.
Secondary consideration is given to contributions to scholarship and professional service.
Regular faculty teach 70 percent of all courses. Faculty are expected to provide consulting services to local business and industry. Access to MiamiLINK, the University Libraries' automated system, is provided to faculty and staff through networked office microcomputers and to library patrons through terminals in the library. Through its baccalaureate courses, technical programs, cooperative education, and continuing education offerings, the Hamilton Campus meets the needs of Southwest Ohio's businesses and industry, labor, social services, governmental agencies and K-12 education. Continuing Education provides non-credit personal enrichment courses for all ages, from grade school to senior citizens.