Faculty Development & Research Committee records

Record Group

Identifier: 001-004-005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains internal documents of the Towson University Faculty Development and Research Committee as well as materials generated by them with the intent of distribution to the wider academic community. These items include: meeting minutes, memos, reports, workshop materials, grant applications, sabbatical requests, and materials for new faculty members.

Dates

Creation: 1974-2005

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

Towson University Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with SCUA to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Biographical / Historical

Towson's Faculty Development and Research Committee began in 1977 under the name "Faculty Development Committee." Created by the Academic Council, it's purpose was to increase communication between faculty members as well as publicizing opportunites for career development.

In 1982, Towson underwent a major academic reorganization and the Academic Council (the governing body of the school at the time) became the University Senate. During this period, the Faculty Development Committee expanded its role to include reviewing and approving faculty grant proposals.

Ten years later, in 1992, the Faculty Develoment Committee was combined with the Faculty Research committee, which, up until that point, had been responsible for funding various projects, conference registration fees, and publication costs. The resulting committee, the Faculty Development and Reseach Committe, was much better suited to providing opportunities and resources for professional development.

Extent

24.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Towson University's Faculty Development Program promotes teaching, scholarship, and service. Through financial support, sabbaticals, grants for assigned time, summer stipends, travel funds, publications, lectures, classes, workshops, conferences and other activities, the Faculty Development Program aims to create a stimulating atmosphere in which the university's teachers and scholars have access to opportunities for professional growth.

The Faculty Development and Research Committee is composed of two faculty appointed from each academic college on recommendation of the Faculty Association President to the University President.

Arrangement

Items were arranged alphabetically in series based on topic in order to facilitate easy location of specific subjects by researchers. Likewise, most subseries were arranged alphabetically with individial items arranged chroniclogically. The exceptions being Grant Applications and Sabbaticals, which were arranged chronologically by subseries and alphabetically by item, in accordance with their origial order. Where possible, the creator's original folder titles were maintained.

Bibliography

Academic Council, Special Collections & University Archives, Albert S. Cook Libary, Towson University.

"Background Regarding the Creation of the Academic Senate at Towson University." Towson University, https://www.towson.edu/about/administration/senate/documents/background_regarding_the_creation_of_the_academic_senate_at_towson_university.pdf

"Faculty Development and Resarch Committee." Towson University, https://www.towson.edu/about/administration/senate/committees/development.html

University Senate, Special Collections & University Archives, Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University.