AAC&U's Network Conference "Faculty Work and the New Academy," held November 9-11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more at aacu.org/meetings/faculty/2006
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Liberty and Duty: Faculty Responsibility in an Age of Accountability Lee Shulman of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching encourages faculty to be actively accountable for teaching and learning standards, to assure that what is measured is worth measuring, and to take seriously their responsibility for maintaining academic freedom. Recorded Thursday, November 9, 2006. (Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:04:15 CST)
Forging a Professional Identity in the New Academy Linda McMillin of Susquehanna University discusses the commonalities between faculty and "non faculty" roles on campuses. She also suggests ways that higher education professionals can effectively negotiate their differences to advance learning. Recorded Friday, November 10, 2006.
(Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:42:16 CST)
Faculty Ownership of the New Academy Ronald Williams of Prince Georges Community College, Linda Lopez of National Science Foundation, and Eric Ruckh of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville address faculty work and student learning. They discuss the importance of institutional mission, teaching, research, and service. Recorded Friday, November 10, 2006. (Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:57:39 CST)
Seasons of Academic Life Lee Knefelkamp of Teachers College of Columbia University, discusses the phases of faculty life--from beginning to retirement--in the context of the new academy. Knefelkamp addresses how faculty may serve as "the keepers of the common," educating for responsibility, action, and justice. Recorded Saturday, November 11, 2006. (Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:08:27 CST)
Living Lives of Purpose and Meaning: Creating Communities that Connect Faculty and Institutional Goals Ann Austin of Michigan State University and Roberto Ibarra of the University of New Mexico discuss the core elements for supporting communities of scholars in learning-centered institutions. The panel addresses the systems for connecting learning to complex social problems in multicultural contexts. Recorded Saturday, November 11, 2006. (Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:16:48 CST)
