To support this instructional focus, The Academy for Teaching Excellence was established in 1993 as a primary unit for faculty professional development. Managed by a director, the Academy has expanded its support of faculty to enhance the connectivity of full-time and adjunct faculty at the institution. A description of the reporting lines of the Academy within the College is pictured below. The Office of Academic Affairs The Academy for Teaching Excellence is directly responsible to the Associate Vice President of the Office of Academic Affairs. The Advisory Committee is selected each fall from the Faculty Senate and among the faculty recommended by the three Schools in the college.
Service is typically for one year.
The Director of the Academy functions to implement the recommendations of the Advisory Committee and to oversee the tasks of the Academy.