Scholarly, creative and artistic achievements Faculty is expected to be active in teaching and scholarly activities based on the teacher- scholar model. The University of the Virgin Islands is a teaching, land-grant and learner- centered institution. The University is expected to promote scholarship and to provide reasonable support for faculty in achieving this. Creative and artistic achievements should consist of new products that add to the development of the discipline or reflect an addition to the area of culture and based on scholarly substantiation. There are many ways in which faculty can demonstrate professional competence and achievement in area of scholarly, creative, or artistic works. These include but are not limited to: Faculty research, publications, relevant creative or professional productivity Mentoring student research projects and publications Classroom action research Keeping current, especially in rapidly developing and changing fields Presentation of papers and lectures Participation/leadership in curriculum evaluation, design, and revision independently and/or in consultation with others; developing innovations in curriculum Externally/Internally reviewed xxxxx proposal submissions Evidence of continued study and growth Activities in professional societies Participation in seminars, workshops, and conferences beyond attendance The faculty member should strive to have evidence of examples of externally reviewed publications, presentations or grants, or juried creative works, as appropriate.
