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Worth 1,000 words: concept mapping for tenure and promotion
Ratchneewan Ross1, Laura Dzurec
1Kent State University, College of Nursing, Kent, OH 44242, USA. rross1@kent.edu
Summary
Concept mapping offers junior faculty a concise, graphical method to present scholarship for tenure and promotion dossiers. This technique enhances dossier presentation and aids in shaping academic careers toward tenure.
Area of Science:
- Academic career development
- Scholarly communication
Background:
- Organizing tenure and promotion dossiers is challenging for junior faculty.
- Traditional dossiers rely heavily on written narratives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce concept mapping as a tool for tenure and promotion dossiers.
- To highlight concept mapping's utility in presenting scholarship effectively.
Main Methods:
- Concept mapping is presented as a graphic method.
- The technique visually organizes scholarly accomplishments.
Main Results:
- Concept maps provide a concise, single-overview presentation of scholarship.
- This graphical method complements traditional written narratives.
Conclusions:
- Concept mapping is a value-added tool for junior faculty tenure and promotion.
- Developing concept mapping skills can also serve as a mentoring technique for shaping scholarship.
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