This article suggests that institutional attitude toward faculty learning initiatives, which is determined by its belief constructs, influences how faculty learning initiatives will be interpreted and applied. A construct is the organizing framework where an institution demonstrates its belief and values regarding faculty learning initiatives.…

Prior to working on this sourcebook, the author thinks that if asked, she would have responded that the essence of setting boundaries was in the moments "with" students--the moments when she clarifies her availability or make the split-second decision about whether to self-disclose or not. After working with the contributing authors for this book…

Informed by Rosenberg's (2003) concept of nonviolent communication, the author's pedagogical perspective encourages educators to criticize institutional and classroom practices that ideologically place underserved students at disadvantaged positions. At the same time, this perspective urges teachers to be self-reflective of their actions through…

A group of faculty and staff gather in a conference room in the student union to share experiences with the soul-role divide at work and in the classroom. The meeting begins with a reminder of the group's conversational norms that invite deep reflection and a safe place for the soul. The purpose of the meeting is exploring the deep heartfelt and…