Mission
The mission of the Office of Academic Leadership and Faculty Affairs is to foster an inclusive environment that supports the career development of faculty and the growth of effective academic leaders by working with partners across Boise State to provide leadership development programs; to establish best practices, policies, and procedures; and to collaborate on development programs that help faculty members of all ranks reach their full potential as teachers, scholars and university leaders. The office contributes most directly to the University’s Strategic Planning goal to Foster Thriving Community.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Academic Leadership
- Leadership development programming for faculty and academic administrators and department chairs/heads/directors
- Retention of and support for academic leaders
- Professional development workshops for academic leaders
- Consultation services for academic leaders
- Department Leaders Advisory Council
Faculty Affairs
- Faculty success and retention
- Faculty career development support and programming (early-, mid-, and late-career)
- Faculty appointments, annual review annual performance evaluations, tenure and promotion, and periodic review of tenured faculty processes
- Faculty activity reporting system (Interfolio’s Faculty 180)
- Faculty review, tenure, and promotion system (Interfolio’s RPT)
- Sabbatical leaves
- Student course evaluations
- Liaison and administrative support for Faculty Senate
- Academic Affairs policy development, review, and guidance
- Faculty personnel issues and problem-solving
- Faculty data analytics to inform decision-making
- Faulty change in employee compensation (CEC) process
Resources
One of our goals is to provide just-in-time resources for faculty as well as for academic leaders, so this page will continue to evolve as we assess needs and coordinate with other campus units.
Recognizing Faculty
Congratulations to faculty who have received Promotion and/or Tenure, outgoing academic leaders, and adjuncts and lecturers who have served more than 10 years! Select the following link to see the full list of honorees recognized at this year’s Academic Affairs Recognition Reception.
Links for Faculty
Teaching & Research
- Albertsons Library
- Canvas Assistance
- Boise State Bookstore
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- eCampus Center
- Global Learning Opportunities
- Office of Information Technology
- Office of Research Compliance
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Registrar’s Office
- Service-Learning Program
- University Foundations
- Writing Center