This chapter describes the results of a survey-based study intended to provide insight into the existence and degree of empirical support for the elements of strong teaching cultures in colleges and universities where faculty members participate in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). The findings contribute to the larger body of…

From the perspective of a journal editor and experienced author, this chapter provides counsel on the "ins" and "outs" of publishing empirical research in peer-reviewed journals.

If the college faculty of the future is to reflect diverse talents and perspectives, it is important to find a way to include a diversity of people in graduate programs. To do so, higher education needs to value and nurture alternative voices and different ways of knowing and scholarship. (Author)

Offers insights regarding the lack of broadly acceptable definitions for the scholarship of teaching and scholarly teaching. Discusses whether and to what extent it is something all academics can practice and whether publishing in peer-reviewed media is a necessary characteristic. Provides examples of how teachers can acquire the knowledge and…

Four contexts that are important to the quality of college instruction are discussed, including faculty scholarship, student characteristics and attitudes, what the faculty know and practice about learning and teaching, and the presence or absence of a community for learning. (MSE)

Seeks to challenge college and university leaders to maintain their research mandates and to increase the number of professors engaged in scholarship by considering scholar-development stages and developing scholar-mentoring programs, with the goal being the development of a community of dialogue. Asserts that this approach is key to embracing a…

Focuses on the influence of computers and communications technology on the scholarly process. Discusses examples of this influence on all aspects of scholarship, from formulating ideas and gathering data to collaborating and publishing results. (EV)

Although publishing has been the sole form of faculty scholarship rewarded, alternative forms should be encouraged and used in evaluating faculty. Scholarly work, the best way for college teachers to keep vitalized, can be assessed as effectively as traditional research activities. (Author/MSE)

A 5-year (still ongoing) study of new faculty (originally 54) has found such changes as declining amount of time spent on teaching preparation; teaching increasingly perceived as more satisfying and less stressful than research; increasing time spent on research; increased stress about research productivity; and increased perception of work…

Increased emphasis on research and grantsmanship leaves college faculty with little time or inclination for undergraduate teaching. Concern for education has given way to concern for power. Higher education is now only distantly connected with shaping a citizenry. (Author/MSE)

A writing support group at Santa Clara University (California) helps female faculty maintain scholarly productivity in the face of multiple, sometimes conflicting demands on their time, and it develops their sense of identity as writers. Long-term follow-up and social supports are key ingredients in the simple but effective program. (Author/MSE)