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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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National Model for a Nursing Faculty Affairs Office.

Lynette Hamlin¹

¹Daniel I. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States of America.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|March 6, 2021

Summary

The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADFA) support nursing faculty development and excellence. These roles foster faculty growth in teaching, scholarship, and service through mentorship and program development.

Keywords:

Faculty Affairs Faculty development Mentorship Nursing faculty Orientation

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Nursing Education
Academic Administration

Background:

Establishing dedicated support structures is crucial for faculty development in academic institutions.
The Graduate School of Nursing identified a need for enhanced faculty support and mentorship.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the establishment and functions of an Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA).
To outline the role and responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADFA).
To present initiatives and metrics for evaluating faculty support programs.

Main Methods:

The article details the creation and operational framework of the OFA and ADFA.
It outlines the ADFA's responsibilities in faculty mentorship, program development, and cross-boundary management.
Metrics for assessing the effectiveness of the OFA and ADFA initiatives are presented.

Main Results:

The OFA and ADFA provide essential support for faculty career advancement and excellence.
The ADFA acts as a key liaison, developing and implementing programs to meet faculty and institutional needs.
Defined metrics allow for the evaluation of program impact on faculty growth and accomplishment.

Conclusions:

The implementation of an OFA and ADFA is vital for fostering faculty excellence in nursing graduate education.
These roles enhance faculty mentorship, professional development, and overall academic program success.
Data-driven evaluation ensures the continued effectiveness and relevance of faculty support initiatives.