The faculty hiring and advancement policies of the academic personnel process, which were already discussed to some extent in Criterion 2.8 and also must be mentioned in the next Criterion, ensure the very highest faculty quality. The program reviews, which were also noted in Standard 2, include consideration of faculty staffing for each program and for important specialities within programs. At the level of the colleges and the campus, the recently completed Academic Plan lays out the strategy for adding new faculty over the next five years.

Progress in faculty diversity is discussed in our essay and in remarks to the State Legislature by Provost Hinshaw. Policies and data on diversity in faculty hires are included in the links below.