Office of the Provost
Welcome to the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The NJIT community possesses a strong sense of direction, purpose, and mutual respect. I look forward to helping the people of NJIT realize their rich and diverse vision for the future of the institution.
-Ian Gatley, Provost.
The Office of the Provost is currently working on a series of initiatives to enhance the student and faculty experience at NJIT. A few of them are mentioned below.
In Fall 2011, NJIT launched Community Connections, Learning Communities at NJIT. Please visit www.njit.edu/communityconnections more information.
Task Force on Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
In Spring 2011, the Task Force on Undergraduate Retention and Graduation completed an analysis of undergraduate retention and graduation, recommending tactics for implementation that will yield improvements on both areas.
In Spring 2011, the Board of Trustees authorized the creation of “a University Senate or alternative models of shared governance for NJIT to implement the University Senate or alternative models of shared governance in the 2011 calendar year.” The development of a shared governance model is led by a Shared Governance Steering Committee, representing the NJIT community and chaired by Provost Gatley.
Assessment of Student Learning
The NJIT Program Review Process is the centerpiece of the university’s student learning assessment initiative. Program Review promotes a culture of assessment at NJIT, building a cohesive assessment strategy for all degree granting programs. More details can be found at http://www.njit.edu/middlestates/studentlearning/
Provost News
2012
NJIT Excellence in Research Medal
In March, the Office of the Provost will call for nominations for the NJIT Excellence in Research Medal. Every member of the NJIT research community with at least five years of professional service to the Institute is eligible for consideration. Read more at NJIT Excellence Prize and Medal.
Board of Overseers / NJIT Excellence in Service Award
In February, the Office of the Provost will call for nominations for the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Service Awards. Up to two awards may be given in any year; each award is valued at $2,500. NJIT has had a service award program since 1981, established under the auspices of the NJIT Board of Overseers.Read more at Excellence in Service Award.
The Constance A. Murray Diversity Award
In February, the Office of the Provost will call for nominations for The Constance A. Murray Diversity Award to be presented at University Convocation, September, 2012.
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