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Anandi V Law1, Cynthia Jackevicius, Wallace I Murray
1Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E. Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766, USA. alaw@westernu.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|March 14, 2012
Summary
A faculty development committee enhanced pharmacy education through continuous quality improvement. This approach led to successful faculty orientation, improved retention, and high satisfaction with enrichment programs.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Faculty Development
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- Faculty orientation and development are crucial for academic institutions, particularly in specialized fields like pharmacy.
- Effective faculty support systems can significantly impact job satisfaction, retention, and overall institutional success.
- A structured approach is needed to address the evolving needs of faculty in a college of pharmacy setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the faculty enrichment activities and outcomes of a faculty orientation and development committee at a college of pharmacy.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a continuous quality improvement (CQI) framework in guiding faculty development initiatives.
- To serve as a model for other institutions seeking to enhance faculty orientation and retention.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a continuous quality improvement (CQI) framework encompassing needs assessment, program planning, implementation, activity assessment, and feedback evaluation.
- Development and delivery of a 3-month orientation process for new faculty hires.
- Offering diverse development workshops covering scholarship (research methods), teaching (test-item writing), and general professional development (mentorship).
Main Results:
- High faculty attendance rates at offered workshops and development programs.
- Positive feedback and high satisfaction levels reported in workshop evaluations.
- Demonstrated success in improving faculty orientation processes and contributing to faculty retention.
Conclusions:
- A faculty orientation and development committee utilizing a CQI framework can effectively enhance faculty enrichment activities.
- The committee's structured approach has led to measurable positive outcomes, including high engagement and satisfaction.
- This model provides a valuable blueprint for colleges of pharmacy aiming to improve faculty support and retention.
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