This article focuses on professional development by exploring two faculty education programs that create opportunities for faculty to learn best practices for mentoring students in scholarly work. These programs promote the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented student populations in research experiences; help faculty develop as effective,…

A unique approach to promoting faculty renewal is reported that incorporates faculty-designed conferences focusing on issues of personal and professional development followed up with advanced workshops, special training courses, discussion groups, articles in campus publications, and regularly scheduled seminars. (MSE)

As concern about the role and performance of teaching assistants grows, universities find themselves initiating training programs. Issues to be considered include: who should provide training, relationships between the different providers, program requirements and curricula, length of the program, follow-up activities, preparation for…