Defining scholarship for the twenty-first century

Many factors determine the definition of scholarship at any given time, including the discipline, the priorities of the institution and academic unit, and the interests of the individual. This chapter discusses these influences, traces recent developments in how we view the scholarly role of faculty...

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Published inNew directions for teaching and learning Vol. 2002; no. 90; pp. 73 - 80
Main Author Diamond, Robert M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 2002
Subjects
Change
College Faculty
Definitions
Evaluation Criteria
Faculty Evaluation
Higher Education
Scholarship
Teacher Role
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Summary:Many factors determine the definition of scholarship at any given time, including the discipline, the priorities of the institution and academic unit, and the interests of the individual. This chapter discusses these influences, traces recent developments in how we view the scholarly role of faculty members, and it recommends an institutional approach for bringing fairness and quality into faculty reward systems.
Bibliography:ark:/67375/WNG-Z4QK61ZG-G
ArticleID:TL57
istex:CD9CC14DDBFDB67365EA57ADA91CE8D89FE3805A
Theme issue titled "Scholarship in the Postmodern Era: New Venues, New Values, New Visions," edited by Kenneth J. Zahorski.
ISSN:0271-0633
1536-0768
DOI:10.1002/tl.57