The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) solicits and reviews proposals from eligible faculty for research-related course reductions and summer stipends for research. The FDC makes yearly recommendations to the dean; members are appointed.
Faculty Development Committee Members 2011-2012
| Name | Department |
| Thurston, Randal, Chair | NESAD |
| Conley, Brian | Government |
| Plott, Michele | History |
| Richmond, Martha | Chemistry |