Faculty Development
Wabash faculty share a commitment to sustained intellectual growth through continued scholarly or creative work. While the nature of this work varies by discipline, and may change during the course of a career, a common feature is that at least some of it will extend beyond the institution such that it contributes to the world of scholarship or fine arts outside the College. Research and creative activity enhance and complement teaching by engaging students, directly or indirectly, in the search for new knowledge and understanding, synthesis, and application.
Sabbatical Leave
A formal sabbatical leave program, one year at half pay or one semester at full pay, went into effect with the academic year 1962-63. Faculty members become eligible in their sixth year at Wabash College to apply for a sabbatical leave in their seventh year, assuming that they have received tenure. They are then eligible to apply for additional sabbatical leaves at seven-year intervals.
McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Awards
The McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Research Program provides a semester free of teaching and other College duties for the purpose of pursuing a research project in one's field. Research is defined broadly to include any original investigative work. Salary and benefits are provided by the College during the period of study. Additionally, each year the Dean of the College and Division Chairs select a member of the faculty to receive the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award, which is a cash prize given to a member of the faculty to recognize dedication to excellence in teaching.
Teaching and Learning Committee
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