development through follow-up assessment processes.
2.q Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan for diverse faculty. Utilize the HBCU Faculty Exchange program. Deploy the Faculty Life Survey and annually address faculty life issues as faculty life satisfaction contributes to retention. VPAA FS AC&D
2.r Develop a process that recognizes faculty who are exemplary teachers. VPAA FS AC&D
2.s Develop and deploy processes to help faculty prepare for promotion and tenure. Include the use of electronic portfolios that are linked to assessment and faculty evaluation data. Engage faculty in revising the annual faculty evaluation process to ensure equity across all programs and disciplines. VPAA AC&D
2.t Develop and deploy a process to recognize both faculty and students who are doing exemplary work in research. Support faculty through seed money investments and improved research management processes. Develop a more robust undergraduate research program for students. VPAA AC&D
2.u Increase research quality and productivity among individual faculty, across departments, and within academic programs through investments in infrastructure, the development of additional graduate assistantships and fellowships and the recruitment of additional successful research faculty. VPAA AC&D
2.v Work collaboratively and with partner institutions and alumni to develop research programs and research centers that result in regional and national recognition for KSU. Research programs and research VPAA AC&D