Strong faculty members, at any institution of higher education, are important because while educating the student body they represent institutional values and program goals in a diverse teaching and learning environment. The purpose of this study was to explore the areas of need for faculty development based on a secondary analysis of student…

The purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study was to explore how nursing program directors across the United States perceived the influence of structural empowerment in online education, and specifically, its role in reducing barriers, and increasing retention of online nurse faculty. Sixty-one associate degree nurse program directors,…

Qualitative Phenomenological hermeneutic interviews of university faculty were conducted to bring the faculty lived experience of their own faculty development experiences learning online compared to face-to-face faculty development they have received. All participants had experienced learning professional development online and face-to-face. The…

Since the early 20th century, higher education has been promoted as an effective strategy for enhancing law enforcement practice (Mayo, 2006a). While many have identified challenges that contemporary criminal justice practitioners face (Christopher, 2016; McFall, 2006; Stone & Travis, 2011), experts have promoted specific instructional…

The purpose of this study was to understand the behavior of professors as a consequence of receiving student evaluations. To address this purpose, a single research question directed this study: In what ways and to what extent might faculty compromise good pedagogical practices for positive student evaluations of teaching? A qualitative research…

The significant growth of physician assistant (PA) programs continues to create challenges for programs and educational institutions in identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified faculty. Based on national data collected annually, physician assistant program directors continue to rank the lack of available applicants as a significant barrier…

The use of technology has become customary for many faculty teaching in institutions of higher education. And, many institutions provide professional development (PD) for integrating instructional technology into the classroom. But, research shows that many PD opportunities emphasize the use of specific technology tools and are inefficient at…

More and more students are opting to take online courses to achieve their higher education goals. Online education is one of the fastest growing segments in higher education, growing much faster than traditional college enrollment. Many studies have indicated that students who participate in online learning courses perform better than those in the…

For over the past 30 years, engagement has sparked a movement of faculty, students, and administrators to build learning cultures that deal more deeply with students taking accountability and involvement in their own learning. The problem is a lack of understanding of the teachers' experiences that influence their classroom engagement, no matter…

Many universities and colleges across the country and around the globe are concentrating on becoming increasingly international. The extent to which they are internationalizing varies widely and depends greatly on strategic initiatives and priorities on the part of university administration, faculty, staff and students alike. Despite the many…

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the lived experiences of underrepresented tenured Latina faculty in one four-year university in the southeast area of the United States to identify barriers towards achieving tenure. Eight tenured Latina faculty with experience of 7 to 20 or more years in a tenured position provided their…

Two of the most significant changes in higher education over the last decade have been the reconceptualization of faculty scholarship and the increase in the hiring of adjunct faculty, yet these topics rarely merge together in the literature. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to understand how adjunct English faculty conceive…

Despite existing and emerging research on the experiences of racially minoritized faculty members in the academy, little scholarship addresses how Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) cultivate campus environments that support the success of racially minoritized faculty members. Utilizing the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) model…

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the essence of developmental education faculty experiences with the placement of students in their classrooms as a result of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). The interviews from this study were used to give developmental education faculty a voice and insight into…

Evaluation of student learning activities is part of the fabric of higher education. Expected by accrediting agencies within the health professions disciplines in curricula aimed at the development of reflective practitioners. Student self-reflecting journaling is a strategy frequently employed as a tool to develop reflective practitioners and…