In order to attract and sustain a vital and productive faculty at all ranks, Stonehill College provides a comprehensive Faculty Development Program that is designed to encourage, support, and reward faculty activities in the areas of teaching and learning excellence; to enhance scholarship, service and other professional endeavors related to the mission of the College; and to develop leadership capabilities. This program, under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs encompasses a number of incentives and initiatives. These include traditional sabbatical leaves, competitive grant and release-time opportunities, the New Faculty Mentoring Program for all faculty new to the College, and ongoing support through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.