Academic Departments as Networks of Informal Learning: Faculty Development at Liberal Arts Colleges

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      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      15
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Departments; Informal Education; Work Environment; Role; Qualitative Research; Surveys; Liberal Arts; Colleges; College Faculty; Faculty Development; Statistical Analysis; Networks; Teacher Attitudes; Interpersonal Relationship; Collegiality; Politics; Mentors; Teacher Administrator Relationship; Career Guidance; Barriers
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/1360144X.2015.1028065
    • ISSN:
      1360-144X
    • Abstract:
      In this article, we consider the role of departmental contexts and relationships in faculty work within liberal arts colleges. Knowledge about how departmental networks relate to success and satisfaction may inform the work of those who support faculty work in liberal arts colleges, as well as other institution types. Analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey data from faculty members at 13 liberal arts colleges in the US suggests that informal departmental relationships influence faculty experiences. Findings suggest that departmental leaders and colleagues are sources of professional development and support, but that counter-productive behaviours interfere with such support and foster negative workplace cultures.
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    • Number of References:
      31
    • Publication Date:
      2015
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1059897