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The work covenant: a management strategy for department chairs and program directors
Timothy M Durham1, Brian Lange
1Department of Dental Practice Management, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Omaha, NE 69198-9375, USA. TDurham@unmc.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|February 6, 2004
Summary
Learning contracts and retention strategies improve faculty development by aligning individual needs with organizational goals. This approach enhances the academic work environment, boosting job satisfaction and retention.
Area of Science:
- Adult Education
- Human Resource Management
- Academic Faculty Development
Background:
- Workplaces, including academia, have diverse employee skill sets, interests, and motivations.
- Job satisfaction and employee retention are critical for organizational effectiveness in both public and private sectors.
- Faculty development literature increasingly incorporates business strategies like motivation and mentoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the parallels between retention strategies and learning contracts in a human resource context.
- To provide a practical model for faculty development initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Literature review connecting retention strategies and learning contracts.
- Development of a model document for faculty development.
Main Results:
- Learning contracts offer a framework for personalized support, mirroring effective retention strategies.
- The proposed model facilitates structured faculty development, addressing individual needs and organizational objectives.
Conclusions:
- Implementing learning contracts can enhance faculty engagement and retention.
- A human resource-focused approach to faculty development improves the academic work environment.