HEDL 512 - The Role of Faculty in Colleges and Universities

This course focuses on the various aspects of the professoriate. These various roles include, teaching, scholarship, service to the organization, as well as service for special projects, as necessary. College teaching is a profession built on professional knowledge and skills, including content expertise, practice/clinical skills, and research expertise. These skills are critical and are the foundation for all college faculty. Therefore, the ever-evolving role of the professoriate in colleges and universities and how this role is tied to other aspects of the college or university such as the financial realm, will also be researched. Additionally, skills necessary for success in the role of the professoriate in 21 st century higher education will be explored. Students will study research around the critical role of faculty in colleges and universities and gain skills necessary to participate effectively the future development of a quality 21 st century higher education system.

Credits: 3