Learning Focused;
ISU strengthens
organizational learning:
Professional development for faculty and staff is encouraged and supported through a variety of programs enhancing capacity for scholarship, teaching
and engagement.
2.2.2 Professional Development
Programs for New Faculty
Professional Development Programs for Faculty
Programs for New Staff
Programs for Professional and Scientific and Merit Staff
Development of human resources is critical to the success of all programs at Iowa State University. Meeting current needs and future challenges requires a thorough collection and analysis of data, much of which is accomplished at ISU by Institutional Research. The Faculty and Staff section of the Fact Book has ISU employee data by classification, gender, race/ethnicity, rank, and other categories. Additionally, data on faculty salaries and peer comparisons is available.
Iowa State University offers faculty and staff many opportunities for learning, growth and professional development. Brief descriptions of some efforts are given below.
Professional development begins immediately upon arrival on campus as an employee at ISU with a variety of orientation programs. The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT) has a rich array of events, workshops and resources for new faculty to develop their teaching. The office of the Provost also offers a number of activities and events supporting new faculty including sessions on The office of the Provost also offers a number of activities and events supporting new faculty including orientation sessions on research at Iowa State, the library, and Promotion and Tenure Documentation. Other information sessions cover topics such as mentoring and career planning.
Professional Development Programs for Faculty
Recognizing that professional development should occur at all career stages, a variety of programs exist to enhance the capacity of each faculty member to contribute to the mission of the University. The faculty handbook details opportunities for recognition and development.
As mentioned, various activities designed to enhance teaching skills are offered through CELT. The Center also provides grants and fellowships that provide funds for innovation in curriculum development and instructional development resources to improve courses.
Research capacity is enhanced through a variety of internal grants. Also available are special topic grants (for example, for high performance computing) and grants sponsored by University centers (e.g., Center for Excellence in Arts and Humanities).
Iowa State's commitment to globalization is evidenced in foreign travel grants, internationalization grants, and faculty opportunities for study abroad and exchanges. In addition, faculty who want to extend their scholarship either on- or off-campus may apply for Study in a Second Discipline or a Faculty Professional Development Assignment.
Commitment to diversity is demonstrated through programs such as Shared Leadership for Institutional Change (SLIC) and the Administrative Internship program.
There are also a variety of orientation activities specifically for new staff, for example NSO (New Staff Orientation) for Extension employees. New graduate students participate in special orientation activities, not only as new students but also often as new Iowa State employees. In addition, graduate students have the opportunity to be involved in the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program.
Programs for Professional and Scientific and Merit Staff
Tuition grants and professional development grants are available for academic courses offered for credit, short courses, workshops and seminars for eligible staff.
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