In an effort to design superior programs and deal with such problems as declining enrollment and low admissions standards, a model is presented for faculty development in college departments of health education. Four critical components of the model are described: (1) setting objectives; (2) faculty evaluation; (3) reward system; and (4)…

Discusses effective tutor monitoring strategies based on experiences at the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong. Highlights include key performance and strategic control points; situational factors, including tutor expectations and relevant culture; Theory X versus Theory Y leadership theories; and monitoring relationships with tutors. (LRW)

Asserts that faculty work frequently involves joint production of teaching and research, teaching and service, or research and service. Explores how assessing joint production of teaching, research, and outreach may benefit faculty and institutions, and suggests specific methods for evaluating the extent and nature of integrated faculty work. (EV)

Provides an account in 1988 of 23 university history departments in the United States from a British visitor's perspective. Traces the history of the curriculum, comparing history departments in terms of curriculum, curricular change, general education requirements, requirements for a history major, departmental academic planning, teaching methods…

Faculty self-appraisal workshops instituted at MacQuarie University (Australia) in response to a call for increased faculty self-evaluation is seen as a useful format for faculty development. The workshops occur at the departmental level, where it is easiest to integrate curriculum design, assessment policies, academic content, and teaching…

Suggests an alternative to the publish or perish model of faculty promotion and tenure (the "collegiality model") in which teaching evaluation is systematic and on-going and scholarly activity (required from all faculty) is defined broadly to allow for individual inclination and yet be equitable. (SR)

A 1929 University of Washington initiative to have students evaluate their classes and instructors is described in detail and analyzed, looking at the construction of the survey, criteria used to assess instruction, use made of the survey's results, and assessment of improvements found in the next semester. (Originally published in 1932) (MSE)

Describes the development at Macquarie University (Australia) of rating interpretation guides (RIGs), a method of interpreting student evaluations of teaching. RIGs take into account different teaching contexts and emphasize a range of scores rather than a single mean score. They are seen as appropriate for both formative and summative evaluation…

Discusses training and support for distance educators. Topics include why faculty embrace distance education; why they resist it; stages of faculty development; types of effective training; content of training; level of course support offered; rewards and incentives for distance instructors; and evaluating staff development. (LRW)

The evolution and design of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln's departmental system of teaching awards are outlined. Ways of rewarding outstanding teaching are suggested, including promotion, tenure, merit pay, increasing nominations for teaching awards, faculty development leaves for teaching, provision of special resources beyond the usual…

Means of honoring teaching at the United States Military Academy (New York) are discussed. The internal debate over teaching awards within this specific academic culture, in which faculty are mostly military officers, is examined and alternatives for honoring teaching are explored. Currently, a teaching academy provides faculty development in…

In spring 1981, a need was identified for the improvement of the faculty evaluation system at Brunswick Junior College (BJC). A committee, formed to study methods of faculty evaluation, recommended an evaluation system based on Modified Management by Objectives (MMBO). Subsequent to approval by the college administration, the new system was…

A consultation method for analyzing and improving college instruction is described, along with views about the program by 10 faculty participants. The method employs two consultants and is based solely on individual consultation, teaching observations, and detailed critique. An initial meeting with the instructor addresses the individual's…

A description is given of the salient factors that should be considered in developing a model program for improvement of college health education faculty. Four major areas critical to this model are identified. First, the overall educational objectives of the institution must be analyzed and understood. Of second importance is the establishment of…

Adjunct (part-time) faculty comprise 35 to 45 percent of the teachers in two-year colleges, yet receive virtually no systematic assistance in professional development. In 1972, Hagerstown Junior College (Maryland) initiated a program of staff development for adjunct faculty to remedy this deficiency. The program is designed to familiarize adjunct…