Changes in the culture of higher education have led many institutions to use their mission statements as guides for day-to-day university activities. The growing centrality of university mission statements puts ever more attention and importance on the mission statements and their maintenance. Fort Hays State University (FHSU) undertook a mission redesign in the 2011-2012 academic year and developed a process for reviewing and proposing new university missions.
Beyond Recognition: Faculty Awards as Catalysts for Professional Growth and Institutional Success
Faculty awards are more than acknowledgments of past success; they are strategic tools for advancing both individual careers and institutional priorities and can catalyze professional development and institutional advancement. Building
Linda M. Boland and Vicki L. Baker
September 15, 2025
