From Faculty Developer to Faculty Development Director : Shifting Perspectives and Strategies

Faculty Development: An Analysis of Current and Effective Training Strategies for Preparing Faculty to Teach Online

This study identifies how higher education institutions are preparing their faculty to teach online using a qualitative methodology. Six participants, three experienced and three non-experienced online faculty members, were purposely selected and interviewed. Participants were asked questions regarding their preparation experiences, the activities they felt were most beneficial, and areas in wh...

What Every Faculty Developer Needs to Know about Learning Groups

The Impact of Faculty Development on Teacher Self-Efficacy, Skills and Perspectives (Faculty Fellow Report)

Junior faculty core curriculum to enhance faculty development

INTRODUCTION Senior Instructors and Assistant Professors in their first academic appointment may not have all the tools for an efficient start to their careers. Although many institutions provide access to mentoring programs and seminars on faculty development, the timing and format of the offerings often conflict with ongoing responsibilities of the faculty, particularly clinical faculty. ME...

Examining Faculty Motivation to Participate in Faculty Development

In response to demands for public accountability and improved teaching and learning, institutions are recognizing the need to strengthen their faculty development programs. Central to strengthening faculty development programs is increasing faculty participation in these programs. This mixed-method study examined the motivation of full and part-time faculty to seek development, obstacles to att...