The primary mission of the College is the instruction of students. However, it is realized that faculty research and publication can contribute to professional development and provide services to the community. It is further understood that research and publication can augment classroom knowledge and skills. For this reason, research and publication relating to the faculty member’s field of specialization are both supported and encouraged as long as the primary mission of the institution is being met. Moreover, the College preserves the faculty member’s academic freedom to investigate and report results.
The final measure of the instruction/research and publication balance is the faculty member’s performance in fulfilling his or her primary obligations as an instructor. These obligations include classroom instruction, academic advisement of students, and committee/division assignments. The success of the faculty member in achieving these obligations is assessed annually in the personnel evaluation process.