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Moving Toward A University Environment Which Rewards Teaching: The Faculty Developer's Role, Delivee L. Wright

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article describes the role of the faculty developer in a departmentally-focused, campus-wide program to revise the rewards system in an AAU-Land Grant University. This process took into account the local values and attitudes of a department as well as the broader mission and values of the institution. It emphasizes a sense of faculty ownership of decisions combined with the collaborative efforts of academic administrators, faculty, and faculty developers.

Pod Network News, December 1995

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

From Shining Sea to Purple Mountains' Majesty

Celebrations

Core Committee Report

From the President

To Improve the Academy

An Opportunity for Future Conference Leadership

Diversity Internship Grants

Getting Involved

Web pages

POD Authors

Meetings

Position Available

Renew Your Membership

Member News

Call for Manuscripts for the 1996 Edition of To Improve the Academy

Manuscript Cover Sheet 1996 To Improve the Academy

POD Core Committee, 1996-1999 Self-Nomination Form

1995 Bright Idea Award Entry Form

Call for Proposals

Celebrate Us!

Pod Network News, September 1995

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

Sea Crest Beckons

Conference Logistics

From the President

Bright Ideas

Of Listservers and Web Sites

Our Members: Moves, Awards, and Promotions

Keep 'Em Coming

Upcoming Conferences

Resources of Interest: Books, Videotapes, Query

Pod Network News, May 1995

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

1995 POD Conference in Cape Cod

Core Committee Meeting

Transitions

AAHE Participation

Membership Fee Increase

Increasing Authorship

To Improve the Academy

Plenty to Do

From the New POD President

Bulletin Board: Upcoming Conferences, Free Copy, Position Sought, Queries, Hesburgh Awards, Annenberg Grants

Pod Network News, February 1995

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

Charting a Course for Teaching and Learning

Bring an Academic Affairs Leader to Cape Cod!

POD Participation in AAHE

Core Committee Meeting at AAHE

Welcome, New Core Committee Members!

Thank You!

Congratulations, Nancy and Marilyn

To Improve the Academy

From the President

Announcements

POD Network Annual Conference

Index Of Names

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Annual Conference Program

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Welcome, by L. K. Quinsland (Conference Chair), Lynn Sorenson (Program Coordinator), David L. Graf (Mgr. of Administrative Services)

1995-96 Core Committee

1995-96 Executive Committee

Executive Directors/Presidents

Acknowledgments

Conference Overview

Sea Crest Resort & Conference Center

POD Conference 1995: Notes to Presenters

Academic Administrators at POD

Celebrate Us!

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

As the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education celebrates its twentieth anniversary, we would like to honor those programs that have been serving faculty, teaching assistants, and administrators at campuses throughout the nation. They serve in a variety of ways, providing faculty, instructional, and organizational development for the improvement of learning and teaching.

Includes also a letter by Nancy Chism to Celebrate Us Certificate Awardees.

A Special Invitation Tor Academic Administrators To Attend The Annual International Conference

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

As cries for accountability and renewed emphasis on undergraduate education sound across North America, academic administrators find themselves thrust into leadership roles in the movement to enhance learning on their campuses. Now in its 20th year, the POD Network knows the importance of teamwork in achieving these goals, especially in these times of constrained budgets.

1995 POD Conference Registration Form.

Photograph

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

1995 Pod Network Conference Attendees

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Call For Proposals

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

The POD Network

The POD Network Annual Conference

Two Decades of Service

1995 Conference Theme: Charting a Course for Teaching and Learning

Suggestions for Proposals: High Interest Topics

Format Options for Conference Sessions

Criteria for Proposal Selection

Instructions for Submitting Proposals

Proposal Cover Sheet

"Blind Review'' Proposal Form

19th Annual Conference: Advance Program And Registration Materials

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Introduction, by L.K. Quinsland (Conference Chair) and Lynn Sorenson (Program Coordinator)

Preliminary Conference Schedule

Special Events and Speakers

Looking ahead to the October Conference

Preconference Workshops

Concurrent Sessions and Roundtable Discussions

Special Interest Group Networking

Poster Sessions and Materials and Resource Fair

Important Logistical lnformation

Ground Transportation

POD Bus Charter Reservation Form

Educational Expeditions

POD Network Conference Hotel Reservation lnformation

1995 POD Conference Registration Form

POD Network Institutional Membership List

General Evaluation

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Call For Papers For The 1995 Edition Of To Improve The Academy

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Deadline for Submission: February 1, 1995.

Submissions for the 1995 Edition: To Improve the Academy is the journal of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education. Published annually by New Forums Press, the journal is composed of articles written by POD members and supporters. Since its inception in 1982, To Improve the Academy has provided a forum for ideas on improving higher education through instructional, faculty, and organizational development.

Editorial Matter 1995

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Ordering Information

Permission to Copy

Instructions to Contributors for the 1996 Volume

Reviewers for the 1995 Volume

Foreword, by Ed Neal

Mission Statement

Membership

Conference and Programs

Contents

List of Contributors

About POD

Afterword: The 1994 Pod Conference

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

No abstract provided.

Faculty Development Programs At Research Universities: Implications For Senior Faculty Renewal, Arthur L. Crawley

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article examines the research findings from that portion of the National Survey on Senior Faculty Renewal which pertains to the faculty development programs available to senior faculty at research universities in support of their career development and renewal. Survey respondents were coordinators and directors of faculty development programs and selected academic affairs administrators with faculty development responsibilities at their respective institutions. In general, the findings reveal a high level of support for the traditional approaches to faculty development for senior faculty in the context of their teaching and research. However, the findings suggest that faculty development approaches that are …

Academic Syndromes Revisited, Robert R. Dove

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article describes a workshop designed for students and faculty that is based on Herman Blake's research on Academic Syndromes of Minority Students. Blake presented the results of his research at the 1980 POD Conference and what he had to say then has even broader applications now. The workshop explores the roles of Ultimate Doom, Getting Over and Alienation in the lives of our students. The author suggests that this workshop could be an integral part of an effective retention effort for many schools.

Teaching Improvement: Disciplinary Differences In Faculty Opinions, Lynnda J. Emery

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Improving teaching and learning at universities where faculty are rewarded primarily for research and scholarly activity is difficult. Faculty opinions about participating in teaching improvement activities at a research university were surveyed. This article presents survey results by college. Faculty opinions about incentives for participating in teaching improvement activities, promotion and tenure criteria, faculty development interests and outcomes for participating are included. Implications for faculty development are discussed

Using Electronic Mail For Teaching And Learning, James M. Hassett, Charles M. Spuches, Sarah P. Webster

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Electronic mail (e-mail) can be a useful educational tool that can enhance learning in any curriculum. This article will provide instructors with a conceptual framework and several examples of how e-mail can be integrated into a variety of classroom and independent learning situations.

Faculty Development And Changing Environments Of The Urban Campus, Debrah Jefferson, Susan Peverly

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Literature about the urban campus indicates that traditional, full-time faculty who teach and engage in scholarly, creative work, or research may need to shift to more applied and community-oriented service programs. Hence, the role of faculty development is changing because the issues facing the urban university are changing. These changes are prompted by the unique growth and development within the neighborhood of urban-based campuses. Pressure from the communities to make the campuses more community oriented, along with growing concern for the nature and quality of instruction, help foster change. Campus administration concerns about the institution becoming a "good" neighbor by …

Improving Teaching Through Reflective Partnerships, Roy Killen

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The purpose of this paper is to explain how both experienced and inexperienced faculty can improve their teaching and their students' learning through a systematic process of reflecting on their day-to-day teaching by collaborating with a "reflective partner." The suggestions are based on the author's experiences as a teacher, teacher educator and faculty developer, and on the belief that good teachers are those who help students to learn and to achieve their full potential as individuals. The reflective teaching techniques in this paper have a strong focus on the technical aspects of teaching. However, the techniques also provide faculty with …

Peers Coaching Teaching: Colleagues Supporting Professional Growth Across The Disciplines, Kate Kinsella

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Peer coaching is a highly effective way to encourage professors to talk about teaching in a purposeful manner and to venture from traditional academic practices. However, peer coaching is more complex than it appears at first glance. This article provides background on the coaching process, a description of two basic peer coaching models, and guidelines for selecting and training coaches.

Exploring Student Ratings Through Computer Analysis: A Method To Assist Instructional Development, Robert Lewis

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This paper demonstrates how computer analysis of student ratings can assist professors in instructional development. Student ratings of three courses taught by the author were placed in computer databases and were then manipulated using BASIC programs. The needs of different client groups within a class were considered. Ratings of students who had different professional goals and differing preferences for learning goal structures were compared. The responses of students to nine different procedures within a class were analyzed to study the interaction between enjoyment, challenge, and learning on the class components. The author argues that computer analysis of the raw data …

Credibility: The Crux Of Faculty Development, Margaret M. Morgan, Patricia H. Phelps, Joan E. Pritchard

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Credibility, the quality through which leaders earn the trust and confidence of their constituents, underlies effective faculty development. Drawing upon the work of Kouzes and Posner (1993), this paper examines six practices, or disciplines, by which faculty developers can increase their credibility.

The Case For Instructional Mentoring, Richard J. Nichols, Beverley T. Amick

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Mentoring to enhance instructor performance in the classroom is the focus of this article. It is directed toward faculty developers conducting or developing a mentoring program, and toward individuals about to enter a mentor-mentee relationship. The article provides a look at mentoring in general, concentrates on what is required of the mentor and the mentee in order to develop teaching talent, and makes a case for the importance of mentor training. A suggested mentor training seminar concludes the article.

Teaching And Learning In The Diverse Classroom: A Faculty And Ta Partnership Program, Matthew L. Ouellett, Mary Deane Sorcinelli

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

On most campuses, diversity education and faculty development are separate initiatives. This article describes a new program that successfully combines the two functions by building on methods and practices from both. The program has had beneficial outcomes for individual teachers as well as for their departments.

A Quantum Leap In Faculty Development: Beyond Reflective Practice, Donna Qualters

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Quantum theory has introduced a new perspective of looking at reality. This article reviews current theories of reflective practice, discussion, and transformative learning as they apply to faculty development and explores dialogue and quantum theory as the next step in faculty transformation.

Section I: Reconceptualizing The Practice Of Faculty Development

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

In his keynote speech at the 1994 POD Conference, William Plater declared that faculty development professionals "by bearing in mind the incredible organizational, social, economic, and technological upheaval that is occurring right now ... have unprecedented opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individual faculty and the viability of whole institutions.'' The authors of the articles in this section provide different perspectives on the practice of faculty development, past, present, and future, and suggest ways that we might adapt our approaches to the changing environment of higher education.