Engaged Faculty at the University of New Hampshire: The Outreach Scholars Academy

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Title: Engaged Faculty at the University of New Hampshire: The Outreach Scholars Academy
Language: English
Authors: Abrams, Eleanor, Townson, Lisa, Williams, Julie E., Sandmann, Lorilee R.
Source: Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2006 11(4):27-40.
Availability: Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://www.jheoe.uga.edu
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Outreach Programs, Scholarship, Teacher Researchers, Communities of Practice, Research Universities, Land Grant Universities, Curriculum Development, Models, Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews
Geographic Terms: New Hampshire
ISSN: 1534-6102
Abstract: Faculty development has been identified as a means of enhancing the ability of faculty members at higher education institutions to conduct scholarly engagement with community partners. The University of New Hampshire developed a semester-long Outreach Scholars Academy to help faculty partner with key external stakeholders in conducting research that will benefit the public and to enhance an engagement ethos across the campus. Faculty were selected through a competitive nomination and selection process. The outreach scholars work to learn and apply concepts of engagement through lectures, case studies, panel discussions, and reflection about their own project work. This program is supported by a national expert, engaged faculty experts, coaches, and the use of critical friends. Results indicate that faculty have gained a greater understanding of how to work with external and community partners, conduct scholarly research, and communicate their work to others as a scholarly endeavor.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 11
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1092926
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Faculty development has been identified as a means of enhancing the ability of faculty members at higher education institutions to conduct scholarly engagement with community partners. The University of New Hampshire developed a semester-long Outreach Scholars Academy to help faculty partner with key external stakeholders in conducting research that will benefit the public and to enhance an engagement ethos across the campus. Faculty were selected through a competitive nomination and selection process. The outreach scholars work to learn and apply concepts of engagement through lectures, case studies, panel discussions, and reflection about their own project work. This program is supported by a national expert, engaged faculty experts, coaches, and the use of critical friends. Results indicate that faculty have gained a greater understanding of how to work with external and community partners, conduct scholarly research, and communicate their work to others as a scholarly endeavor.
ISSN:1534-6102