Creating the Future of Faculty Development: Learning From the Past, Understanding the Present

"There is no one more qualified to chart the progress of faculty development since its founding than the authors of this book. Their research will provide new and experienced faculty developers alike with great insights for continuing that growth."
—Marilla D. Svinicki, former directer, Center for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Texas–Austin

"This book is an essential and accessible work that touches upon the major issues facing not only faculty and faculty developers but also higher education as a whole and does so by putting these issues in a variety of institutional contexts, from research and comprehensive universities to small liberal arts and community colleges."
—Michael Reder, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Connecticut College

"This indispensable book provides a concise look at the evolution of faculty development, an informed portrait of current campus practices, and an insightful view of promising future scenarios for the network development of this burgeoning field."
—W. Alan Wright, Université du Quebec, Canada

"An outstanding resource that clarifies the present and future purposes of faculty development. This book beautifully illustrates how faculty developers can respond to higher education challenges."
—Phyllis Blumberg, Director, Teaching and Learning Center, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia