Improving Effectiveness, Academic Growth and Collegiality Among Faculty

U21Global Working Paper Series, No. 004/2007

15 Pages Posted: 10 May 2010

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Kanishka Bedi

U21Global Graduate School

Michael A. Goldberg

U21Global Graduate School

Evelyn Gullett

U21Global Graduate School

Date Written: May 1, 2007

Abstract

Research shows that faculty at most institutions are becoming increasingly isolated, resulting in low effectiveness, academic dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to high faculty turnover. This case study presents two experiments conducted at an online institution to provide an inclusive, collegial and stimulating work environment to its globally dispersed and culturally diverse faculty. The initial findings suggest that on-call faculty can be induced to engage in organisational activities, thus feeling more connected and included in the team and progress of the institution. Efforts are required, though, on the part of the institution to provide faculty with opportunities to join in a connected dialog with each other and the broader university staff.

Keywords: Online education, Faculty interaction, International human resources management, U21Global

Suggested Citation

Bedi, Kanishka and Goldberg, Michael A. and Gullett, Evelyn, Improving Effectiveness, Academic Growth and Collegiality Among Faculty (May 1, 2007). U21Global Working Paper Series, No. 004/2007 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1601612 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1601612

Kanishka Bedi (Contact Author)

U21Global Graduate School ( email )

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Michael A. Goldberg

U21Global Graduate School ( email )

88B, Level Three, Amoy Street
Singapore, 069907
Singapore

Evelyn Gullett

U21Global Graduate School ( email )

88B, Level Three, Amoy Street
Singapore, 069907
Singapore

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