The Faculty Development Council was organized in 2011 in support of the university's vision to develop a strong and vibrant university faculty by:
- Recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty.
- Recognizing and rewarding excellence.
- Offering high-quality mentoring.
- Developing career opportunities.
- Developing an anti-racist, diverse and inclusive campus culture
The Council provides a framework for faculty development initiatives across the university. It supports campus-wide priorities for strengthened faculty recruitment, advancement, retention, and performance.