Benefits to Departments and the College
Stability
Increase retention of successful and happy faculty; advance institutional and professional commitment
Climate
Cultivate a work climate that is respectful, inclusive, and transparent; nurture identity as a collegial and cohesive college; maintain communication between faculty and administrators
Productivity
Enhance faculty effectiveness in the realms of research, teaching, and service; provide avenues of communication that lead to innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration; raise the institutional reputation through faculty achievement
Leadership
Develop skills for future leaders