  This White Paper highlights the role Primarily Undergraduate Institutions
(PUIs) play within the astronomy profession, addressing issues related to
employment, resources and support, research opportunities and productivity, and
educational and societal impacts, among others. Astronomers working at PUIs are
passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students through
substantive astronomy experiences, all while working to continue research
programs that contribute to the advancement of the professional field of
astronomy. PUIs are where the majority of undergraduate students pursue
post-secondary education, and as such, understanding the unique challenges and
opportunities associated with PUIs is critical to fostering an inclusive
astronomy community throughout the next decade. We provide a view of the
profession as lived and experienced by faculty and students of PUIs, while
highlighting the unique opportunities, challenges, and obstacles routinely
faced. A variety of recommendations are outlined to provide the supporting
structures and resources needed for astronomy to thrive at PUIs over the next
decade and beyond - a critical step for a profession focused on fostering and
maintaining an inclusive, supportive, and diverse community.
