Faculty evaluation is an old subject that never seems to go away. New volumes on evaluation continue to appear and articles are found with regularity in periodicals for university administrators. In addition, conferences for chairs usually present a number of sessions on this topic. Books would not be published, articles would neither be written nor accepted, and conference sessions would not be held unless they were purchased, read, or heavily attended, respectively. Thus, there is a continuing appetite for information on this topic.
The Indispensable Role of Faculty in Higher Education
If a university were a quilt, the faculty would be the threads holding the fabric together. But despite their essential role, faculty often find themselves undervalued and underappreciated. This article
Heidi Hillman
November 4, 2024
