Abstract
This article examines the relationship between grant activity and faculty evaluation, focusing on its role in promotion and tenure. It situates grant-seeking within the historical adaptability of universities, noting that institutions have long balanced financial necessity with the preservation of academic values. The discussion emphasizes that while universities increasingly pursue external support, traditional measures of achievement such as publications and creative work remain central to long-term advancement. Grants are portrayed as useful when they facilitate research, teaching, or creative activity, but limited in value if disconnected from scholarly outcomes. Disciplinary differences are highlighted, with sciences relying heavily on funding to sustain programs, while the social sciences, humanities, and arts emphasize grants only when linked to meritorious achievements. The article concludes that although external funding can enhance institutional resources, academic rewards should continue to prioritize enduring intellectual contributions over short-term financial activity.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Robert R.
(1989)
"Grantsmanship and Tenure,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 67, Article 11.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol67/iss1/11
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