Missouri State University and the Office of the Provost are strongly committed to supporting faculty in developing their teaching, research and service, and their career options. Also, the university strives to recognize and reward achievements in these areas.

University resources designed to enable and recognize professional development are listed here.

• University resources for funding research are found under “Funding for Faculty Development.”
• University resources for career development – i.e., expanding career options – are found under “Career Development.”
• University resources for recognizing and rewarding achievements are found under “Awards and Recognition.”
• Additional resources can also be found within the colleges and departments.