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 Processes will be put into place to ensure all faculty are engaged in their professional associations and participate in professional or discipline related association activities. VPAA AC&D

2.v Bolster faculty distinctiveness by encouraging extramural support for research and program development. Develop extramural funding portfolios for every academic program and its faculty by 2017. VPAA AC&D

2.w Increase the number of faculty involved in interdisciplinary research and research collaboration with external institutions. Deploy the VPAA AC&D

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