Establish more consistency university-wide in the merit reward system. Pay faculty and staff at competitive market rates so we can hire and retain quality personnel. Little flexibility to reward high functioning folks. Some Divisions have better performance overall. Standardize the standards.
System is set up so individuals are at the mercy of their unit.
Make reward system responsive to the needs of the institution. Student Retention and Recruitment Increase graduate student support-in the form of grants, teaching slots, etc. No mechanism for those who want to pursue training grants. Identify and recruit exceptional academic talent in San Antonio and South Texas high schools. To get top students, are we willing to put dollars behind it.