Neurology Academic Advisory Committee: a strategy for faculty retention and advancement
T Schenkenberg1, N L Foster, M B Bromberg
1Department of Neurology, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-5901, USA. thomas.schenkenberg@hsc.utah.edu
Neurology
|July 29, 2011
Summary
A Departmental Academic Advisory Committee improved neurology faculty retention and advancement. This committee provided clear guidance on promotion and tenure, enhancing faculty satisfaction and career development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Faculty recruitment is resource-intensive, yet retention and advancement support are often lacking.
- Individual mentorship, crucial for academic progress, is frequently inconsistent or ineffective.
- Neurology departments face challenges in guiding faculty through promotion, retention, and tenure processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a Departmental Academic Advisory Committee in supporting neurology faculty.
- To assess faculty perceptions of guidance on career development, promotion, retention, and tenure.
Main Methods:
- A Departmental Academic Advisory Committee was established to offer individualized career guidance.
- A survey was administered to all neurology faculty members to assess the committee's impact.
- A 100% response rate ensured comprehensive data collection on faculty experiences.
Main Results:
- Faculty members reported high acceptance and significant benefits from the advisory committee.
- Participants gained a clearer understanding of promotion and tenure policies.
- Faculty identified specific actions taken to advance their professional goals due to committee guidance.
Conclusions:
- A Departmental Academic Advisory Committee serves as an effective supplement to individual mentorship and chair meetings.
- This committee enhances faculty satisfaction and facilitates academic advancement in neurology departments.
- Implementing such advisory committees can improve overall faculty support and career progression.
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