The new faculty member : supporting and fostering professional development

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The new faculty member : supporting and fostering professional development

Robert Boice

(The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series)

Jossey-Bass, c1992

1st ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-364) and indexes

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Description

On most campuses, new faculty members are neglected resources - overloaded, unsupported and uninformed - whose development often proceeds without guidance. In this book, the author offers proven support strategies to help new faculty members thrive as teachers, writers and colleagues.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction: New FacultyA Neglected Resource
  • Part One: Obstacles Confronting New Faculty Members
  • 2. Gaining the Acceptance of Colleagues
  • 3. Establishing Teaching Styles and Skills
  • 4. Developing Habits of Writing Productivity
  • Part Two: Helping New Faculty Overcome Obstacles
  • 5. Mentoring to Build Collegiality
  • 6. Establishing Basic Teaching Skills
  • 7. Encouraging Scholarly Productivity
  • 8. Helping New Faculty Help Themselves
  • Part Three: Building an Institutional Support System
  • 9. Recruitment and Orientation
  • 10. Retention and Tenure
  • 11. Tailoring Programs to Special Needs
  • 12. Enlisting Chairs and Other Administrators
  • 13. Strategies for Getting Programs Under Way
  • Resource: Questionnaire Used to Interview New Faculty.

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