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Responsible decision-making through measured criteria for faculty time use.
Shirley O'Brien1, Doris Pierce, Sharon Shasby
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 10, 2013
Summary
Faculty time allocation in occupational therapy programs is complex, especially with graduate-level education. The EKU-OT Faculty Work Profile model helps faculty analyze their time use and supports strategic planning for scholarship.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy education
- Higher education administration
- Academic faculty development
Background:
- University faculty face competing demands from teaching, research, and service.
- The transition to post-baccalaureate entry in occupational therapy education intensifies faculty and student expectations for graduate-level scholarship.
- Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of faculty time allocation in this evolving academic landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the development of the EKU-OT Faculty Work Profile, a novel model for categorizing faculty time use.
- To provide a tool for faculty to explore their occupational patterns within an academic year.
- To address the growing need for scholarship in occupational therapy education as a strategic planning outcome.
Main Methods:
- Development of a faculty work profile model tailored for occupational therapy programs.
- Categorization of faculty time allocation across academic year activities.
- Analysis of occupational patterns in faculty work.
Main Results:
- The EKU-OT Faculty Work Profile offers a structured approach to understanding faculty time distribution.
- The model facilitates self-reflection on occupational patterns for individual faculty members.
- It identifies areas for strategic planning, particularly concerning the enhancement of scholarly activities.
Conclusions:
- The EKU-OT Faculty Work Profile provides a valuable framework for managing faculty time in occupational therapy education.
- The model supports the strategic imperative for increased faculty scholarship.
- It offers insights into the complexities of academic work in higher education settings.
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