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What Colleges and Universities Want in New Faculty
by Kathrynn A. Adams

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About This Publication
What Colleges and Universities Want
in New Faculty
How Do Preparing Future Faculty Programs Prepare Students for Faculty Roles?
1. Teaching
2. Research
3. Academic Life
What Do Graduate Students Say About
the Benefits of PFF programs?
4. Job Search
5. Academic Options
What Do New Faculty Members Say About
the Benefits of PFF Programs?
Summary
Note
Works Cited

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