Academic Year ______2013-2014_______

Melanie Maxwell
Faculty Growth and Development Plan

Chair/Program Director/Assoc. or Asst. Dean _____ ______________
Dept/Program/College _______ College of Education__________________

This form should be completed as a means of setting goals in each area where the faculty member intends to grow, improve or be
particularly active. According to the schedule agreed upon, the faculty member will assess his/her progress with the dean or associate
dean. Include any anticipated professional development opportunities in the appropriate goal setting area. The supervisor may request
that specific items in the plan be bolded to note that they were requested to be added by the supervisor.

I. Teaching Time %: 60 (Range: 10%-70%)

Proposed Plan Estimated Cost
Teach classes using innovative and research based practices in the area of reading
and writing.
0
Serve as academic advisor for students in the Reading Specialty program.
Interview candidates for the Reading Specialty Program, and follow up on students
who drop out of the program.

0
Integrate at least one new technology tool into my teaching practice and provide
sound integration of technology tools to students.

0
Work with adjuncts and other instructors to develop rich field experiences for our
Reading Specialty students. Create group experiences that both improve student
learning and promote Reading student relationships with each other and with
faculty.

0
Teach orientation and graduation courses for Reading Specialty students. 0


II. Intellectual Pursuits Time %: 15 (Range: 10%-50%)

Proposed Plan Estimated Cost
Present at 2013 Ignite Conference at Lipscomb University

0
Continue with Ph. D in Literacy Studies, enrolling in 6 hours for fall and spring Per agreement with
COE.
Collect and Analyze Data based on CCSS Grant, to be used in presentation and
publication, Cane Ridge Elementary

0
Submit one journal article for consideration, perhaps based on doctoral studies.

0
Present at MTSU Literacy Studies Conference.

0
Submit a proposal to present to at least one national conference.

0-up to $2000 if
accepted.





III. Service Time %: 10 (Range: 10%-20%)

Proposed Plan Estimated Cost
Train teachers in Haiti on best practices in Literacy.

Self supported
Serve on at least one university committee or initiative in 2013-14.

0
Participate actively in one professional organization in the area of reading.

0
IV. Administration Time %: 15 (Range: 10%-70%)

Proposed Plan Estimated Cost
Review and develop the classes for the Reading Specialty program. Fully review
and develop the syllabi for every class. Create, define and update assignments,
including key assignments, for Reading Specialty classes and distribute to the
instructors. Keep matrices, syllabi charts and program goals up to date on the
shared drive.


Review textbooks and supplemental materials for Reading Specialty to ensure
quality in content. Make final decisions on textbook adoptions. Coordinate with
textbook assistant to adopt textbooks for all Reading Specialty classes and to
acquire teacher copies of the books.


Collaborate with Program Director to select adjuncts and schedule classes for the
Reading Specialty program. Create course progression charts for the Reading
Specialty program and store on shared drive. Notify Program director two
semesters prior of courses that should be offered and the number of students
expected in each.


Meet regularly with M.Ed. Program Director to monitor and improve program
quality. Create a FAQ sheet about the program policies.


Collaborate with Program Director and Outreach and Enrollment coordinator to
create and carry out a recruitment and marketing strategy for the Reading
Specialty program. Visit with key thought leaders in the area of Reading in various
districts.



The following signature of department chair/program director/associate or assistant dean acknowledges agreement
with these goals and objectives:

____________________________________
Chair/Program Director/ Date
Associate or Assistant Dean



The following signature of the dean or associate dean indicates agreement with these goals and objectives:

___________________________________
Associate Dean or Dean Date


A copy of this completed form is to be kept by the faculty member and placed in the faculty members
employee file maintained by the department or college.