This study tests whether the faculty vitality concept discriminates among professors in meaningful ways regarding their professional attitudes, practices, and achievements. It attempts to uncover factors that foster and sustain vitality among professors in small liberal arts colleges and builds upon faculty vitality research conducted at the…

Proposed and existing models of research and professional development through which language faculty can participate in the reward structure are surveyed and evaluated for their applicability to the small multilingual, primarily baccalaureate department. All existing models are found to be burdened by political drawbacks, and a new model is…

A study investigated the process of instructional consultation with feedback, a faculty development method in which faculty consult instructional specialists. It looked at patterns of verbal interaction between consultants and teachers, differences in communication patterns of novice and experienced consultants, and whether the four recognized…

Describes recommendations related to engineering faculty pipelines by the American Society for Engineering Education task force. The recommendations are: (1) enlarging the faculty pool; (2) enhancing the graduate school environment; (3) enhancing the faculty environment; (4) attracting non-traditional faculty; (5) working on foreign faculty…

Examples of several teacher induction programs are examined, delineating the frequently conflicting role expectations for mentor teachers. It is proposed that joining the concept of mentor teachers with that of preservice-level supervising teachers could bridge the preservice-inservice continuum. (CB)

Discusses issues to consider when developing a faculty training program for interactive distance education. Topics include the technology; administrative considerations; the concept of an instructional team; and instructional planning, including the use of copyrighted instructional materials and teaching styles. (LRW)

A study of 104 junior faculty at a research university attempted to develop a model of career development for tenure-track assistant professors and to demonstrate the effect of specific teaching and research activities on success in achieving tenure and promotion. Results and implications for institutional policy are discussed. (MSE)

Development of a more integrated and globally focused curriculum at Earlham College (Indiana) is chronicled, focusing on development of interdisciplinary cooperation; internationalization of the curriculum; use of visiting scholars; and redesign of study-abroad programs to incorporate predeparture orientation, a structured ethnographic or…

Discussion of distance learning focuses on working with college faculty. Topics include defining telecommunicated distance learning; the teacher's role; elements of successful distance learning programs; and Western Illinois University's successful experience with distance learning, including support personnel, faculty development, administrative…

Discusses training needs for teachers new to distance learning technology and describes experiences at Georgia College with interactive video, including distance learning equipment and policies; training and preparation for faculty; instructional presentation styles; personalization strategies; and equipment usage and technology problems. (LRW)

Ongoing contact and peer support are essential to professional growth for educators, and an electronic community can provide a supportive environment. The LabNet project demonstrates that a successful electronic community requires careful design, comfort with technology among users, and commitment; moderators play essential leadership roles in…

An Oregon program is described in which physicians in training are incorporated into a faculty private practice clinic. The model encourages efficiency, overhead control, and appropriate staffing; it also provides a useful learning experience in the ambulatory care setting and compensates faculty members for their additional time spent teaching.…

Evaluates Niagara County Community College's efforts to promote instructional improvement and thereby increase students' course completion rates, students' satisfaction with learning and outcomes, and teachers' professional skill levels. Reports effects on faculty motivation and other outcomes and discusses the use of interviews in the evaluation…

Discusses the benefits of research on physical education teacher education professors. Conceptual and methodological limitations are evident in previous research. Developing literature on professors, career theory, and occupational socialization theory suggests a conceptual framework for future research. This framework invites four methodological…

This article identifies junior faculty needs and links these to roles that department chairpersons can assume, including that of a resource link; a mentor; a facilitator of mentor relationships; an institutional authority or representative; an evaluator; a faculty developer; and a model of balance. Specific suggestions for assisting with tangible…