Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education
Date of this Version
2009
Document Type
Article
Citation
To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2009) 27
doi: 10.3998/tia.17063888.0027.024
Abstract
Discussions about preparing newcomers for faculty development focus almost exclusively on the staffing needs of teaching centers. Unfortunately, this emphasis significantly narrows what it means to prepare people for the field. Instead, we suggest that successful preparation has two elements: preparation of talented individuals for formal positions in the field and preparation of knowledgeable advocates or allies. As evidence, we present results from a survey of our center’s graduate teaching consultants, documenting how their work shaped their future connections to faculty development. Our results challenge centers to consider how their programming can “grow” both professionals in and advocates for faculty development.
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Comments
License: CC BY-NC-ND