Foster Staff and Faculty Flourishing

This commitment affirms that Oxford’s faculty and staff are not simply stewards of our mission, but its co-authors and catalysts. Their leadership, creativity, and care will shape not only the future of our college, but the lives of every student we serve.

Advancing Staff Excellence

We will establish inclusive leadership pathways and career development programs that support staff growth, retention, and internal mobility.

• Create comprehensive leadership development programs and career advancement pathways that cultivate staff expertise and build a thriving internal talent pipeline.
  
  
• Establish a Staff Excellence Fund that allows for professional growth, skill development, and innovative thinking across all staff roles and departments.

Advancing Faculty Excellence

We will enhance faculty excellence by cultivating scholar-educators who lead in teaching, research, and service while advancing Oxford’s distinctive liberal arts mission.

• Launch the Grantseekers Cohort Program that amplifies research impact and increases external funding in support of Oxford’s academic priorities.
  
  
• Develop comprehensive leadership initiatives that equip faculty to guide institutional efforts and shape the future of academic excellence.
  
  
• Expand faculty development initiatives that enrich disciplinary expertise, foster cross-disciplinary research and teaching, and promote inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Evaluate and align faculty workload expectations to ensure transparency, equity, long-term well-being, and professional fulfillment.

A Culture of Shared Commitment

We will enhance the professional experience of faculty and staff by establishing clear structures, fostering open dialogue, and allocating resources thoughtfully to ensure that every member of our community feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

• Reinvigorate the residential college experience by creating opportunities for meaningful connection—through shared events, informal gatherings, and inclusive traditions that foster a stronger sense of community and belonging.
  
  
• Encourage deeper interpersonal connection among faculty and staff to enhance understanding of one another as co-educators, to engage in collaborative problem-solving, and to build a more cohesive campus culture.
  
  
• Affirm and strengthen faculty governance as a cornerstone of shared responsibility and institutional effectiveness.