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In most universities top administrators do not teach. Teaching keeps us close to the students and our original departments. Should top university administrators be allowed/required to teach.
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Many measures are used to evaluate/rank universities. Research, monies spent on research, employ-ability of graduates, success of graduates, faculty members, community service? How do you rank...
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In some systems students are allowed to take class if they took the prerequisite regardless if they pass it or not. While in other systems students must pass the prerequisite before attempting the...
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I am designing a faculty training program I thought of workshops on: teaching methodologies, policy and regulations, research and support, ethics. What other elements do you think a faculty...
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Some universities have a time set for promotions 5 years in many cases with at least three in the institution while others have a set criteria/benchmark and it does not matter how fast it is...
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In many institutions departmental chairpersons are elected by the faculty members, while in many other institutions departmental chairs are appointed by the faculty dean. Does a chairperson's...
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In many universities faculty promotions is strongly tied to the number of publications and a faculty member may not apply for promotion until they satisfy a certain number of points obtained for...
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Some universities require field training courses for all majors. While companies do take trainees, they do not always have the time or resources to train them well. Is field training needed in all...
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Many institutions run student evaluations for new faculty members and those seeking reappointments or promotions only. On the other hand these evaluations can be a useful feedback tool to all...
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Many issues that affect students are discussed by faculty members in many cases without any input from students. In many cases students can make valuable contributions. One way to guarantee...
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