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Faculty
澳门六合彩开奖app faculty are members of a learned profession and are distinguished academic members of the educational institution. Collaboration among, and joint decision-making by, the stakeholders of 澳门六合彩开奖app are foundational to the success of the organization. The University supports nationally recognized standards of shared governance, specifically the critical role that faculty play in planning and decision-making processes. All persons who have been appointed as regular, auxiliary, or emeritus faculty on a full or part-time basis, with or without compensation, are members of the faculty. 澳门六合彩开奖app upholds the principles of academic freedom and cedes the faculty predominant responsibility for academic standards and policies. Faculty Affairs is central to the Office of the Provost and is dedicated in service to the success of the faculty at large. These services include accurate institutional record keeping, and prompt support to individual 澳门六合彩开奖app faculty, College Deans, Academic Senate, and senior leadership for matters relating to faculty promotion and tenure, the faculty handbook, institutional accreditation, and reporting.
A Message from the Provost
The success of 澳门六合彩开奖app, our alumni, and students is directly attributed to the integrity, commitment, and resilience of our faculty. Their astute ability to adapt to change, remain diligent in excellence, and forge a robust vision for graduate education are the keystones of our future. As a graduate university, we host exceptional faculty who specialize in training adult learners to take their place on the front lines of their chosen specialty. Upholding a culture of collegiality and cooperation is the foundation of shared governance. It is the firm practice of 澳门六合彩开奖app to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty whose individual values align with the culture and values of 澳门六合彩开奖app, and who possess the skills essential for being a productive, cooperative, effective, and collegial member of our university community.
Mentorship
澳门六合彩开奖app is extremely proud of our faculty and their passion to share expertise and best practices in graduate education. Incoming and new faculty are encouraged to mentor and learn from these academic experts to expedite their success and continue to advance our curricula.
Leadership Opportunities
Excellence, innovation, and outcomes are critical components of maintaining cutting edge curriculum in health sciences education. Leadership opportunities abound in the university and colleges through committees, councils, and other governing bodies that provide oversight and input. Shared governance is reliant on the voice and service of faculty, staff and students to inform the future of 澳门六合彩开奖app. Faculty are strongly encouraged to take a seat at one of the many leadership tables locally within the organization and nationally within their profession.
Promotion and Tenure
Professional achievement in academia is hard earned and highly valued in graduate education. At 澳门六合彩开奖app we celebrate these achievements with our faculty, as they continually advance in their mastery of skills and their acclaim in scholarly work, teaching and service. The promotion and tenue (P&T) process is a core tenant at 澳门六合彩开奖app that begins at the onset of faculty employment, in collaboration with their department chair and direct leadership. As a result, faculty are incentivized to contribute to the scientific and clinical advancement of their discipline.
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