Academic Year ______2014-2015_______

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

Proposed Plan
Teach classes using innovative and research based practices in the area of reading
and writing with a specific emphasis on CCSS.
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.

Estimated Cost
0
0

Technology was integrated during the 2013-14 school year with my teaching and
with students, my goal is to continue to integrate and share technology tools in the
area of literacy with my teaching and with students.

Train and mentor adjuncts teaching literacy classes at LU, this includes the Reading
Specialty Program and IP program.

II. Intellectual Pursuits

Time %:

(Range: 10%-70%)

15

(Range: 10%-50%)

Proposed Plan
Present at 2014 NCTE Conference

Estimated Cost
1500

Complete coursework for PH. D Fall 2014 and begin dissertation process in Spring
2015.
Collect and Analyze Data around the MNPS/LU Literacy Partnership

Per agreement with

COE.
0

Submit one journal article for consideration. This submission will fulfill the Comp
exam requirements for PH. D.

Present at MTSU Literacy Studies Conference.

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

0-up to $2000 if
accepted.

III. Service
Proposed Plan
Train teachers in Haiti on best practices in Literacy.

Time %: 10

(Range: 10%-20%)
Estimated Cost
Self supported

Provide year long professional development for Lipscomb Academy in the area of
literacy.

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

IV. Administration

Time %:

Proposed Plan
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. (Ongoing and continued process)

15

(Range: 10%-70%)
Estimated Cost

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.