Envisioning the Faculty for the Twenty-First Century: Moving to a Mission-Oriented and Learner-Centered Model

The institution of tenure--once a cornerstone of American colleges and universities--is rapidly eroding. Today, the majority of faculty positions are part-time or limited-term appointments, a radical change that has resulted more from circumstance than from thoughtful planning. As colleges and universities evolve to meet the changing demands of society, how might their leaders design viable alternative faculty models for the future? Envisioning...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813581001
• ISBN13: 9780813581002
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher