MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

In response to the 2010 Faculty Survey item “Over the past five years, the frequency of faculty input when developing academic policy has_________” more than 82% said that faculty input has increased significantly or increased somewhat (n = 62). (2010 Faculty Survey results can be found in Appendix C- 21.)

In the same survey, sixty-three percent agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that “Faculty are meaningfully involved in institutional planning and governance.”

The Faculty has taken an active role in the development of agenda for faculty retreats, which have addressed core faculty issues such as curriculum, tenure and promotion, faculty governance, instructional methodologies and faculty workloads. Agenda for recent retreats (which have been held on an annual basis commencing in 2008) and examples of discussion questions can be found in Appendices C-8a, C-8b and C-8c. As discussed in Section B of the Self-Study, the professional and graduate program curricula have recently undergone major revisions. The elected professional Curriculum Committee and Committee on Graduate Policy, Course and Standing and Curriculum are responsible for these programs, and with input solicited from the Faculty, had a significant role in shaping these curricula and continue to play a key role in their implementation. While not mandatory, participation (particularly active participation) in faculty governance is encouraged and may be considered in decisions regarding promotion, tenure and the awarding of discretionary raises. The recently revised (07/01/10) policy document on tenure and promotions emphasizes active service (Appendix C-9 or http://www.sunyopt.edu/faculty/hb/cpq.html). 5.3 Faculty members are allocated adequate time and resources to enhance their skills and leadership abilities in education, service, research and scholarly activity. Commencing in October, 2009, faculty members were assigned a primary supervisor who is responsible for facilitating faculty development to achieve

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