Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - Faculty Renaissance Center

Goal #5: A collegial environment in which new and existing faculty can grow harmoniously.


Objective 1   Establish a faculty club.

Strategy A  Identify prospective temporary location possibilities.
Strategy B  Create planning committee to develop club’s organizational and operational infrastructure.
Strategy C  Sponsor social events and activities.
Strategy D  Evaluate feasibility for faculty club including a restaurant and bar.

Products/Outcomes:
· Physical space for a faculty club
   • Plan of events and activities (Literati club, etc.)
   • Enhanced sense of community and collegiality
   • Creation of close ties among faculty
   • Positive organizational climate

Outcome Assessment:
· Use of space
   • Faculty participation in scheduled events
   • Faculty feedback
   • Number of cooperative ventures among faculty
   • Organizational climate index

Objective 2   Sponsor recreational sport events and activities.

Strategy A  Survey the faculty to identify their favorite sports.
Strategy B  Create leagues in sports based on the survey results.
Strategy C  Organize picnics and other events for faculty.
Strategy D  Coordinate activities and operations with University Recreational Sports program.

Products/Outcomes:
· Faculty participation in events
   • Biannual faculty sport events
   • Picnics and parties once a semester

Outcome Assessment:
· Number of events
   • Percentage of faculty participating
 
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