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Paper Presentation

Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership

Session: Building Inclusive and Supportive Educational Environments for Faculty

Navigating the Transition: A Study of Faculty Experiences with Institutional and Collegial Support

Professional development experiences and opportunities for new faculty entering academia are varied. This qualitative study explored faculty member experiences related to professional preparedness for the academy. Specifically, we explored faculty perceptions of preparedness for their roles in higher education. Strategies for best practices will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Identify key challenges and supports experienced by faculty during their transition into academia.
  2. Analyze the relative strengths and weaknesses of formal and informal supports
  3. Formulate action plans that can be used to improve faculty onboarding experiences