Describes area studies as a product of the federal government's decision to provide needed resources beginning with World War II. Defines the elements within area studies as degree of specialization, factual knowledge, in-country experience, and language competency. Notes area studies research is loosely related to public policymaking. (NL)

Discusses procedures and principles for conducting "in situ" workshops (writing professors visiting any class to teach principles of composition applicable to an assigned paper or essay test). Contends that this is a tool for teaching composition strategies to students and simultaneously conveying composition philosophy to their…

The article describes the first phase of a school district project designed to change the teaching workplace and to improve student achievement and learning aptitude. Program design and implementation, including teachers' participation and roles, are discussed as well as the results of the first few months. (CB)

The central dilemma of staff development--training to perform a task versus professional learning and growth--must be addressed by distance education managers. Distance education organizations need to be learning organizations, fostering a culture of learning among students and staff. (SK)

Provides research-based and practical advice on how to foster the career development of new and junior faculty. Reviews who these individuals are, highlighting research on their work and career experiences. Describes model programs and successful strategies, including exemplary programs for orientation, mentoring, research, and teaching…

Discusses scholarship in the humanities, arguing for a broader definition of scholarship. Discusses intrinsic motivations for pursuing scholarly activities, the importance of institutional support, the value of consortia, and the role of external funding agencies. (DMM)

Responses from 100 of 185 business school faculty surveyed showed that they use professional conferences, academic journals, and textbooks heavily. Each tool had particular usefulness for research, teaching, or consulting. (SK)

A collaborative approach brought together 31 new administrators from a 3-county region in Illinois and Missouri for a university-based staff development program. Nine monthly sessions were held with themes that included problem solving, grant writing, staff development, and school improvement. Summarizes participants' evaluation of the program…

Some personal aspects of the mentoring relationship between senior and junior faculty are discussed, including the "psychological contract" between mentor and protege, the unique role played by the mentor in an organizational context, mentor characteristics, and 10 specific principles of effective mentoring. (MSE)

Evidence that a structured faculty development program deliberately seeking to create change can yield lasting benefits is found in the experiences of 10 University of Nebraska faculty members, who reported both internal and external changes resulting from the program. A basic model for bringing about lasting change includes four elements: power,…

A discussion of college faculty renewal looks at the word's etymology and at concrete ways for departments and their administrators to promote quality faculty research. It also describes four archetypal examples of faculty in need of research renewal, each related to literary history and the workings of a research committee. (Author/MSE)

Argues that the nature and meaning of collaborative relationships depend upon their particular, practical context. Describes an ongoing collaborative research project, the Students' Intuitions and Science Instruction Group (University of British Columbia), detailing its research agenda, postulates pertaining to teacher development, collaborative…

Discusses the concept of "faculty development," focusing on such areas where it could play a role as curriculum and staff hiring decisions and tenure. It is concluded that staff development depends on consensus building, both within and without the department. (VWL)

A training course for workplace education teachers had five modules: the changing workplace, its impact on workers, nonteaching roles of the practitioner, teaching skills for the workplace, and program management. Flexible delivery modes and mentoring were also featured. (SK)

A review of literature pertaining to feedback in the fields of education, psychology, and organizational behavior identified 32 practices that may be effective in helping postsecondary teachers improve teaching. Three additional practices were noted by the author, based on personal experience. A model feedback process is outlined. (MSE)