Open AccessChapter 4: Ten Ways to Use a Relational Database at a Faculty Development Center
Author(s) -
Birch A. Jane,
Gray Tara
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2009.tb00549.x
Subject(s) - relational database , computer science , work (physics) , quality (philosophy) , center (category theory) , relational model , event (particle physics) , database , knowledge management , engineering , mechanical engineering , philosophy , chemistry , physics , epistemology , quantum mechanics , crystallography
Providing quality support to faculty requires attention to administrative details and event logistics. As professionals, we must also assess the impact of our work and be prepared to report to those who will judge its worth and allocate resources. To do this we need current, accurate data that are easy to access and easy to use. We also need a simple way to manage faculty development activities and evaluate the outcomes. The best technology for achieving these goals is a relational database. This chapter describes ten ways a relational database can be used to support faculty developers in their various roles and activities.