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Faculty retention in dental hygiene programs

E S Ley

    Journal of Dental Education
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Faculty retention is more challenging in state colleges and universities compared to community colleges. This difference in faculty turnover may stem from factors like job satisfaction and tenure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Hygiene Education
    • Higher Education Administration

    Background:

    • Faculty retention is a critical issue in higher education, impacting program quality and stability.
    • Dental hygiene programs face unique challenges in maintaining a consistent faculty workforce.
    • Understanding institutional factors influencing faculty turnover is essential for strategic planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between educational institution type and faculty turnover in dental hygiene programs.
    • To identify specific challenges related to faculty retention across different institutional settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire survey was distributed to directors of dental hygiene programs nationwide.
    • Response rate: 175 out of 201 (87%) program directors completed the survey.

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  • Data analysis focused on comparing faculty retention issues between state colleges/universities and community/technical colleges.

    • Main Results:

    • Nearly 47% of directors in state colleges/universities reported faculty retention difficulties, versus less than 18% in community/technical schools.
    • Faculty attrition due to personal reasons, job dissatisfaction, and salary issues was more prevalent in state institutions.
    • Difficulty in achieving tenure was a significant concern primarily for directors in state colleges and universities.

    Conclusions:

    • The type of educational institution significantly influences faculty turnover rates in dental hygiene programs.
    • State colleges and universities experience greater faculty attrition challenges compared to community and technical schools.
    • Addressing issues such as job satisfaction, salary, and tenure pathways is crucial for improving faculty retention in dental hygiene education.