The Research-Productive Department: Strategies from Departments That Excel

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

1 Blueprint for This Book: A Literature-Based Model of the Research-Productive Organization.

2 Faculty Recruitment and Selection.

3 Clear Goals That Coordinate Work and Emphasize Research.

4 Shared Culture and Positive Group Climate.

5 Mentoring.

6 Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

7 Communication With Colleagues: Professional Networks.

8 Resources.

9 Teaching.

10 Sufficient Time for Research.

11 Rewards.

12 Brokered Opportunity Structure.

13 Faculty Size and Diversity: The Right Mix of Expertise and Experience.

14 Leadership and Governance.

15 Final Take-Home Lessons.

Appendix A: Study Origins and Methods.

Appendix B: Pre-Interview Survey.

Appendix C: Semi-Structured Interview Protocol.

Appendix D: Senate Working Group Project on Research Productivity.

Appendix E: Demographic Survey Results of Participating Departments (n = 32).

Appendix F: Brief Narrative Description of the University of Minnesota.

Appendix G: Leaving the University of Minnesota: Results of an Exploratory Survey of Departed Faculty, 1997–2000.

Appendix H: Related Works.

Bibliography.

Author Index.

Subject Index.