Sage on the stage is still a teaching model for many faculty. Some students lack academic preparation, study time, civility. No teaching preparation is provided for first year faculty. Union contract is unclear on how to document effective teaching. Lack of interest in teaching by some faculty .
Some faculty are more interested in research than in teaching.
Not enough recognition for teaching. Not enough reward for individuals whose strength is teaching Research generally valued more highly than teaching 5. The importance of reading before developing a research plan has been emphasized.