Investing in Our Next Generation: Overview of Orientation and Workshop Programs for Newly Hired Faculty in Canadian Universities (Part 1).

摘要: Newly hired faculty and their needs have been studied in various arenas higher education. However, there is limited research documenting current newly programming Canadian institutions of The present study attempts to capture the types professional development programs for at universities. An overview 53 institutions' explored. These findings provide guidance looking develop new faculty, wishing know what other are doing those who "blazing trail" be encouraged trends they established supporting faculty. ultimate goal a perspective currently being offered support our As first part two series, this article focuses on orientation programs, workshop, discussion group programs. literature rich with practical advice or best practices how foster career across disciplines (Schonwetter & Nazarko, 2005) as well within specific such engineering (Davidson Ambrose, 1 994), geography (Solem Foote, 2006), medicine (Gaugler, 2004), nursing (Morin Ashton, pharmacy (Raehl, 2002), psychology (Cohen et al, 2003) social work (Maramaldi minorities (Guanipa 2003). Equally important state success predictors. latter include senior colleagues department heads providing supportive environment (Rice 2000), teaching developmental culture (Woods, 1999), mentoring al., perceptions control (Perry al , 997). Many these factors introduced through institutional services directly type that educational specialists an affirmation running consistent study, encouragement brave enough move heights. national order enhance retention Literature Hired Faculty Programs Services service abound assisting goals improving skills, creation plans, active involvement campus community. For most part, very descriptive program focusing 2004) geared specifically (Mackinnon, (Purnell, development, (Pierce, 2003), learning communities (Richlin Essington, 2004). Each viewed extent which institutes education including offerings unknown. …