Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education
Date of this Version
2014
Document Type
Article
Citation
To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2014) 33(1):
Abstract
Faculty members today are bombarded with information, yet limited in time and attention. Managing communication with faculty is an increasingly important function of faculty development offices. This study explored how communication frameworks can be paired with web design principles and attention economics to increase the effectiveness of communication with faculty members. We developed and tested communication approaches designed to enhance faculty members’ identification and involvement with our programs. The advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness of each model are presented. Ultimately, the study reframed our understanding of communication strategies, not as static tools, but rather as opportunities to engage faculty.
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Copyright 2014, the authors. Open access material
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