Since the first edition of A Guide to Faculty Development was published in 2002, the dynamic field of educational and faculty development has undergone many changes. Prepared under the auspices of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), this thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded edition offers a fundamental resource for faculty developers, as well as for faculty and administrators interested in promoting and sustaining faculty development within their institutions. This essential book offers an introduction to the topic, includes twenty-three chapters by leading experts in the field, and provides the most relevant information on a range of faculty development topics including establishing and sustaining a faculty development program; the key issues of assessment, diversity, and technology; and faculty development across institutional types, career stages, and organizations. "This volume contains the gallant story of the emergence of a movement to sustain the vitality of college and university faculty in difficult times. This practical guide draws on the best minds shaping the field, the most productive experience, and elicits the imagination required to reenvision a dynamic future for learning societies in a global context." —R. Eugene Rice, senior scholar, Association of American Colleges and Universities "Across the country, people in higher education are thinking about how to prepare our graduates for a rapidly changing world while supporting our faculty colleagues who grew up in a very different world. Faculty members, academic administrators, and policymakers alike will learn a great deal from this volume about how to put together a successful faculty development program and create a supportive environment for learning in challenging times." —Judith A. Ramaley, president, Winona State University "This is the book on faculty development in higher education. Everyone involved in faculty development—including provosts, deans, department chairs, faculty, and teaching center staff—will learn from the extensive research and the practical wisdom in the Guide." —Peter Felten, president, The POD Network (2010–2011), and director, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Elon University

"Some material in this book is based on A Handbook for new practitioners published by New Forums Press in 1988"--T.p. verso.

A comprehensive, authoritative guide to over six hundred books and articles on teaching, learning, curriculum, and faculty development in colleges and universities.

Independent School Management developed this guide for schools in answering this question: How do we ensure that we have a great faculty that teaches with excellence and ultimately increases student performance, satisfaction, and enthusiasm? By supporting teachers, your school supports students and helps ensure your institution's long-term growth and success. So this book is not about teachers-it is really about students. We believe, by implementing the processes and procedures found here, your school ultimately increases student performance, satisfaction, and enthusiasm. ..... Anyone who works with faculty should keep this invaluable book close at hand.

ISM developed this guidebook to help schools attract, retain, develop, reward, and inspire faculty. We believe the best way to achieve these vital goals is to implement, manage, and sustain effective practices for faculty hiring, evaluation, development, compensation, and selective retention. For that reason, much of what you are about to read is process-focused. However, in working through each of the processes, it is important not to lose the forest for the trees. That is, while we strive at all points to support teachers to the fullest, this book is ultimately not about teachers—it is really about students. That is because we believe, by doing all of the things that we suggest, the school will ultimately be increasing student performance, satisfaction, and enthusiasm. Thus, it becomes a win-win situation for all involved: by supporting teachers, the school is supporting students, and doing the most that important thing it can do to ensure its long-term growth and success.