Office of Academic Faculty Excellence
Office of Academic Faculty Excellence
Faculty excellence at OSU involves developing and supporting academic faculty in achieving the highest levels of performance in research, teaching, service, and leadership. Faculty excellence is central to achieving the goals of Prosperity Widely Shared because faculty members serve as one of the primary drivers of the university’s mission.
Center for Teaching & Learning
Writing Intensive Curriculum
Difference, Power, Oppression
Assessment
Faculty Excellence in Research & Scholarship
- Faculty excellence in research includes contributions through publications, grants, scholarly impact, patents/copyrights, and community-engaged projects.
- Faculty research fuels OSU’s contributions to scalable and sustainable prosperity through the creation of knowledge that positively impacts our society.
- Interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship helps OSU translate research findings into real-world solutions.
Faculty Excellence in Teaching
- Teaching excellence at OSU means achieving Quality Teaching through effective and innovative pedagogical designs, active student engagement, promoting inclusive and accessible learning practices, and supporting students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Faculty excellence in teaching is central to the goals of student success, retention, and equity. Faculty who foster inclusive classrooms, mentor students, and close achievement gaps help ensure that every student graduates.
Faculty Excellence in Service
- Excellence in service is represented through active faculty engagement within the university, within their field and profession, and within local and global communities, strengthening both the internal culture at OSU and our collaborations with external partners.
Faculty Excellence in Leadership & Mentorship
- Faculty leaders shape the academic environment by modeling integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Their influence extends beyond individual achievement to foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and shared purpose.
- Through mentorship, faculty benefit from the reciprocal benefits of learning from and supporting one’s colleagues, graduate students, and postdocs, creating a ripple effect that promotes excellence and helps OSU work toward strategic goals.