Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education

 

Date of this Version

2006

Document Type

Article

Citation

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2006) 24

doi: 10.3998/tia.17063888.0024.015

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License: CC BY-NC-ND

Abstract

Minority faculty retention is key to increasing faculty diversity at most colleges and universities. Because retention depends on individual faculty choice and administrative tenure decisions, institutions need to help junior faculty develop a tenurable profile and enhance their desire to remain at their institution. This chapter examines a fellows program that supports beginning faculty in developing successful long-term careers, taking into account research on helping diverse faculty members thrive. It also presents strategies for establishing viable peer support networks and partnerships with senior consultants and for creating programming that ensures new faculty successfully transition into teaching, research, and the university community.

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