Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education
Date of this Version
2011
Document Type
Article
Citation
To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2011) 30
doi: 10.3998/tia.17063888.0030.024
Abstract
"Hazardous" describes events and conditions that produce an undesired, involuntary, career-changing disruption of a developer’s professional practice. While faculty development is an immensely valuable asset to an institution that knows how to make use of it, the unique nature off acuity development centers within varied academic institutions brings occupational hazards to those who direct or work in such centers. Our study synthesizes and identifies patterns among over thirty cases furnished by developers, primarily center directors, who experienced career disruptions. We conclude by offering evidence-based counsel on how to recognize the hazards and mitigate damage.
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Comments
License: CC BY-NC-ND