Full Description
A Toolkit for College Professors is designed to give new and established faculty members the skills they need in order to do their jobs more effectively. Combining case studies, scenarios, practical advice, and problem-solving activities, this book offers college professors a valuable resource for excelling in the classroom, lab, studio, library, and beyond. From teaching effectively to promoting student success, facilitating collegiality with their peers, conducting research, applying for tenure and promotion, and many other areas relevant to academic life today, A Toolkit for College Professors helps faculty members achieve their goals and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Teaching Effectively in the Classroom and Beyond
Chapter 2: Promoting Student Success and Engagement
Chapter 3: Facilitating Collegiality with Other Faculty Members
Chapter 4: Establishing Positive Interactions with Administrators
Chapter 5: Conducting Research Successfully
Chapter 6: Engaging in Meaningful Service
Chapter 7: Applying for Promotion and Tenure
Epilogue: Our Reflections
