ERIC Number: EJ1109093
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Sep
Pages: 20
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Just Ask: Using Faculty Input to Inform Communication Strategies
Hoffmann-Longtin, Krista; Palmer, Megan M.; Welch, Julie L.; Walvoord, Emily C.; Dankoski, Mary E.
To Improve the Academy, v33 n1 p37-56 Sep 2014
Faculty members today are bombarded with information, yet limited in time and attention. Managing communication with faculty is an increasingly important function of faculty development offices. This study explored how communication frameworks can be paired with web design principles and attention economics to increase the effectiveness of communication with faculty members. We developed and tested communication approaches designed to enhance faculty members' identification and involvement with our programs. The advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness of each model are presented. Ultimately, the study reframed our understanding of communication strategies, not as static tools, but rather as opportunities to engage faculty.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, Organizational Communication, Teacher Participation, Models, Communication Strategies, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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