Author: James M. WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : College teachers, Part-time
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A Study of Professional Development Practices of Part-time Instructors at Selected League for Innovation Community Colleges
Author: James M. WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : College teachers, Part-time
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author: A Study of Intellectual Capital
Author: Phyllis BerningA Study of Faculty/staff Development Best Practices
Author: Peggy D. Loumos-KennedyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Dissertation Abstracts International
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Strangers in Their Own Land
Author: John E. RouechePublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 9780871172839
Category : College teachers, Part-time
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Drawing from a national survey of community colleges, this book documents trends in the employment and integration of part-time faculty in American community colleges. Chapter 1, "Focusing on the Problems: Part-Time Faculty in American Community Colleges," describes the economic, technological, and demographic imperatives generating the increased employment of part-timers. Chapter 2, "Taking a Wide-Angle Picture: Surveying How American Community Colleges Use Part-Time Faculty," describes the methodology and major findings of the survey. Chapter 3, "Taking the Critical First Steps: Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring," reviews survey and literature review findings regarding the identification and employment of part-time faculty. Chapter 4, "Orientation: Welcome to the Community," reviews survey and literature review findings concerning activities that help part-time faculty become familiar with the college and its students. Chapter 5, "Faculty Development and Integration: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons," reviews what is known about the goals and objectives of successful faculty development activities. Chapter 6, "Inspecting the Expectations: Conducting Faculty Evaluation," reviews the essential objectives, components, and measures of effectiveness of faculty evaluations plans that promote growth and development for all faculty. Chapter 7, "Creating the Mosaic for a Common Cause: Putting the Pieces Together," briefly reviews the issues developed throughout the book, surrounding the employment and integration of part-time faculty in American community colleges. Contains the survey instrument and a 14-page bibliography. (KP)
An Instructional Improvement Program for Part-time, Community College Faculty
Author: A. Rae PricePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community college teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Research in Education
Author: To Improve the Academy
Author: Sandra Chadwick-BlosseyPublisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 9781882982769
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
An annual publication of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education, volume 23 of To Improve the Academy is a collection of articles that explore the emerging climate of change is providing a backdrop for the concerns and constituents of higher education. In particular, the authors focus on promoting excellence in teaching and learning through faculty renewal. To Improve the Academy, Volume 23, describes the ways in which faculty development is changing and offers insight on how to manage these changes. It is divided into three sections Section I, Faculty Development in a Climate of Change: addresses the environment for scholarship and learning, how to lead change in the culture of assessment, and explains the role of teaching and learning centers Section II, Quality of Work Life for Faculty and Faculty Developers: investigates strategies for creating vital and equitable work environments for faculty Section III, Best Practices for Faculty Development: explores various approaches to faculty development, including the use of data, cultivating community, service-learning, and integrating junior faculty, graduate students, and part-time faculty into the institution This book offers an essential resource for improvement in higher education to faculty and instructional development staff, department chairs, deans, student services staff, chief academic officers, and educational consultants.
Beyond Foundations
Author: Thomas J. GritesPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118923073
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Sharpen advising expertise by exploring critical issues affecting the field Beyond Foundations, a core resource for experienced academic advisors, gives practitioners insight into important issues affecting academic advising. In addition to gaining understanding of foundational concepts and pressing concerns, master advisors engage with case studies to clarify their roles as educators of students, as thought leaders in institutions, and as advocates for the profession. Pillar documents—the NACADA Core Values, NACADA Concept of Academic Advising, and CAS Standards—serve as sources of both information and inspiration for those seeking to improve advising. New strategies inform advisors helping a diverse student population delineate meaningful educational goals. Each chapter prompts productive discussions with fellow advisors interested in cultivating advising excellence. To promote advisor influence in higher education, experienced contributors explain new trends—including the impact of external forces and legal issues on postsecondary institutions—and the evolution of advising as a profession and a field of inquiry. Expert insight and practical focus contribute to the development of experienced advisors. Use existing resources in new ways to master advising roles and encourage student success Apply theory to advance advising practice Create and optimize professional development opportunities Establish recognition for the contributions of academic advisors to the institution and higher education Face challenges created by the changing higher education landscape Advisors must meet the expectations of students, parents, faculty members, administrators, and outside agencies, all while navigating an increasingly complex range of issues presented by a student population unlike any that has come before. Beyond Foundations provides the insight and clarity advisors need to help students achieve their educational goals and to advance the field.