University of North Texas 
Areas of Strength
Notably, faculty in general and URM (Underrepresented minority; Non-White and non-Asian) faculty perceive their place of work as positive. Asterisks indicate areas in which UNT outsines its peers.
- 60% of faculty would choose UNT again as a place to work.
- 67% of faculty report satisfaction with their department as a place to work.
- 61% of URM faculty agree the President/Provost value their school/college, a higher percentage than URM faculty at peer institutions.*
- Pre-Tenure faculty report satisfaction with their department and institution as places to work (79% and 69%, respectively).
Other Areas of Strength
- 61% of women and URM faculty agree they would choose UNT again as a place to work.
- More than 60% of Faculty of Color, URM faculty, and Asian faculty report satisfaction with their department and institution as places to work (ranging from 60% to 65%).
Areas of Growth
- 45% of Associate, women, and URM faculty agree their department is valued by the President/Provost.*
- 41% of Associate, women, and URM facultyreport satisfaction with recognition for service.*
- 44% of Associate, women, and URM faculty report satisfaction with recognition for scholarship.*
Recommendations and Resources
Recommendations to improve satisfaction for faculty appreciation and recognition include:
- Additional resources to support and recognize professional faculty such as additional awards, enhanced mentoring, more professional development support, and a review of how they are evaluated.
- Create channels for notification of accomplishments and awards at all levels including departments, colleges, and university-wide recognitions.
- Continue to review faculty compensation and merit but also consider how to reward in other ways such as flexible schedules, releases, research support, etc. UNT recognizes faculty through a number of faculty awards and celebrates achievements annually at the Salute to Faculty Excellence.