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Carriann Smith1, Tracy Costello2
1Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States.
Academic faculty can foster a positive work environment by focusing on communication, community, flexibility, and burnout recognition. Proactive strategies enhance faculty retention and overall success in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Faculty Development
- Workplace Climate
Background:
- Academic workload presents significant challenges for faculty, particularly mothers in academic pharmacy.
- A positive institutional climate is crucial for faculty well-being and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide actionable strategies for individual faculty members to cultivate a supportive academic environment.
- To address faculty workload challenges and promote a positive culture within academic institutions.
Main Methods:
- This commentary synthesizes perspectives on faculty roles in climate development.
- Suggestions are based on principles of effective communication, community building, flexibility, and burnout recognition.
Main Results:
- Individual faculty can proactively influence their institutional climate.
- Implementing strategies related to communication, community, flexibility, and burnout recognition can improve faculty experience.
Conclusions:
- A positive climate supports faculty retention, which is vital for student support and institutional efficiency.
- Empowering faculty to openly discuss challenges in a supportive environment enhances productivity and success across teaching, scholarship, and service.
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