Open AccessEnsuring faculty success in online competency‐based education programs
Author(s) -
Newbold Curtis,
Seifert Christine,
Doherty Brooks,
Scheffler Anthony,
Ray April
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the journal of competency‐based education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2379-6154
DOI - 10.1002/cbe2.1052
Subject(s) - medical education , higher education , state (computer science) , university faculty , faculty development , political science , psychology , computer science , medicine , professional development , algorithm , law
Background The growth of competency‐based programs means faculty are facing new challenges that require different institutional support than traditional programs. Method This article identifies how faculty roles are changing and discusses specific challenges for faculty in three diverse institutions, Rasmussen College, Westminster College, and Valdosta State University. Results and Conclusion The article recommends actions institutions can implement to better support CBE faculty.