Open AccessFaculty Development Programs: A Perspective
Author(s) -
Hellyer Sandra,
Boschmann Erwin
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.1993.tb00247.x
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , institution , faculty development , medical education , academic institution , resource (disambiguation) , professional development , knowledge management , sociology , library science , medicine , computer science , social science , computer network , artificial intelligence
This article describes a study which reviewed information on faculty development programs gathered from 94 institutions of higher learning. The authors collected information to identify common practices of faculty development programs. Elements reportedly used most frequently by institutions include workshops, individual consultations, and resource centers. The authors conclude by mentioning some innovative approaches to faculty development, as well as some new initiatives undertaken at their own institution as a result of their findings.