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Implementing the logic model for measuring the value of faculty affairs activities
Ann K Otto1, Karen Novielli, Page S Morahan
1Faculty Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio, USA. karen.novielli@jefferson.edu
Summary
Measuring the impact of faculty affairs and development is crucial for medical schools. This study uses a program logic model to demonstrate how these offices contribute to faculty recruitment, retention, and development, aligning with institutional missions.
Area of Science:
- Medical education administration
- Higher education management
- Health professions education
Background:
- Increasing accountability in higher education and healthcare necessitates demonstrating administrative unit value.
- Medical schools must identify activities with the highest return on investment.
- Faculty development offices may be perceived as non-essential, requiring clear value demonstration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the use of a program logic model for measuring faculty affairs and development contributions.
- To link administrative activities to key medical school outcomes.
- To illustrate the application of this measurement system in faculty recruitment, retention, and development.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the program logic model framework.
- Focused on faculty affairs and development office activities.
- Examined the process of developing and rewarding teaching faculty.
Main Results:
- The program logic model effectively measures the contribution of faculty affairs and development to faculty recruitment.
- The model demonstrates the impact on faculty retention and development.
- Linking administrative activities to faculty outcomes provides a basis for performance evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Faculty affairs and development offices play a vital role in achieving medical school missions.
- The program logic model is an effective tool for demonstrating the value of administrative units.
- Measuring the impact of faculty development is essential for strategic decision-making and performance assessment.