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Creating the Future of Faculty Development
Learning From the Past, Understanding the Present
"There is no one more qualified to chart the progress of faculty development since its founding than the authors of this book. Their research will provide new and experienced faculty developers alike with great insights for continuing that growth." "This book is an essential and accessible work that touches upon the major issues facing not only faculty and faculty developers but also higher education as a whole and does so by putting these issues in a variety of institutional contexts, from research and comprehensive universities to small liberal arts and community colleges." "This indispensable book provides a concise look at the evolution of faculty development, an informed portrait of current campus practices, and an insightful view of promising future scenarios for the network development of this burgeoning field." "An outstanding resource that clarifies the present and future purposes of faculty development. This book beautifully illustrates how faculty developers can respond to higher education challenges."
—Marilla D. Svinicki, former directer, Center for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Texas–Austin
—Michael Reder, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Connecticut College
—W. Alan Wright, Université du Quebec, Canada
—Phyllis Blumberg, Director, Teaching and Learning Center, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Mary Deane Sorcinelli (Author), Ann E. Austin (Author), Pamela L. Eddy (Author), Andrea L. Beach (Author)
9781882982875, Wiley
Hardback, published 24 July 2007
262 pages
23.2 x 16.1 x 2 cm, 0.479 kg
In recent years, new expectations of higher education from parents, employers, trustees, and government leaders have contributed to broad institutional changes. Recognizing that the quality of a university or college is closely related to that of its faculty members, many institutions have increased their efforts to support and enrich faculty work. Creating the Future of Faculty Development addresses this growing need for faculty development by exploring how faculty development has evolved and envisioning its future. Based on a study of nearly 500 faculty developers from all institution types, the book examines core issues such as the structural variations among faculty development programs; the goals, purposes, and models that guide and influence faculty program developments; and the top challenges facing faculty members, institutions, and their programs. Several key questions are addressed, including Creating the Future of Faculty Development summarizes the challenges and pressures now facing developers and higher education as a whole. In this book, readers will find reason to rethink how they approach, organize, and support faculty development as they engage in institutional planning for the future.
About the Authors. Preface. Introduction. 1 The Evolution of Faculty Development. 2 A Portrait of Current Faculty Development: Personnel and Programs. 3 Influences on Developers and Programs. 4 Current Issues Addressed by Faculty Development Services. 5 Future Priorities for Faculty Development. 6 Future Directions for Faculty Development: Open-Ended Responses. 7 Faculty Development in the Age of the Network. Appendix 1: Envisioning the Future of Faculty Development: A Survey of Faculty Development Professionals. Appendix 2: Tables. Appendix 3: Hesburgh Award Winners: 1993–2004. Bibliography. Index.
Subject Areas: Education [JN]
