Appendix
Core Values Faculty Senate Budget and Planning Committee
As faculty, we value: 1. The success of our students, in the broadest sense. See University Objectives 1.1 and 1.2.
2. The quality of our academic programs and the student experience. o Qualified staffing at appropriate levels (both faculty and staff) and a mix of tenure-track faculty, non-tenure-track faculty, and staff that works for each individual program. o Adequate resources (physical and technological) to support the work of each program. o Strong programs, evidenced by specialized accreditation, national ranking, etc. o A strong curricular design and review process that ensures appropriate delivery of material and avoids siloing and duplication. See University Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 5.3, and 5.4. 3. Our identity as a comprehensive university; one of our strengths lies in the diversity of our programs and our curriculum. o This includes graduate studies and professional education, which play an important role at a comprehensive university. See University Objectives 1.1, 2.2, and 3.1. 4. Effective student-faculty interactions, both inside and outside of class. These may include: o Appropriate class sizes and support structures to allow for meaningful interactions. o Undergraduate research, mentoring, and advising. o Graduate research, mentorship, and advising. o One-on-one instruction in disciplines where this is appropriate. o Involvement in student clubs or field trips. o Continuing connections with students after they leave the university. See University Objectives 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, and 4.2. 5. Interdisciplinarity, in both teaching and research. Students and faculty both benefit from making connections between disciplines. See University Objectives 1.1 and 2.3.
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