Office of the Provost | Christopher Newport University

The objectives of the faculty development program are to improve instructional effectiveness and promote the professional development of faculty members.

Professional development activities to be suported are those designed to expand the academic expertise of full-time faculty. Activities included are: research, preparation of a product of this research, the presentation of this research, writing, delivering academic papers, additional training, retraining to serve the University in a new area, supplemental funds for academic activities, and support of course reductions from the University to allow for research time.

Instructional development activities to be supported are those designed to increase teaching effectiveness and improve course content. Activities such as innovations in pedagogy, application of Information Technology to course content, and activities directed at improving course content are included.

Dissertation grants may be awarded to help offset the expenses incurred in preparing doctoral dissertations.

Please refer to the University Handbook, Section XII.3.b.6), Instructional Faculty Personnel Regulations for more information on the faculty development grant program.

Faculty Development Grant Application and Final Report Word
Faculty Development Grant Proposal Senate-Evaluation Form Word

Sabbatical Leave

Christopher Newport University will offer sabbatical leaves so that faculty may extend teaching abilities and continue professional and intellectual growth. Projects in such areas as research, creative work, professional retraining, and advanced study may be proposed. These activities should result in (1) improved teaching effectiveness, (2) enhanced research and/or artistic activity, (3) new capacity for service to the University or community, and/or (4) an advanced degree or retraining that permits teaching in a new area.

Please refer to the University Handbook, Section XII.3.b.2), Instructional Faculty Personnel Regulations for more information on sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave Application pdf
Faculty Senate Sabbatical Rubric Excel