The Research-Productive Department: Strategies from Departments That Excel

Cover
Front Matter
Copyright
About the Authors
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Blueprint for this Book: A Literature-Based Model of the Research-Productive Organization
2. Faculty Recruitment and Selection
3. Clear Goals That Coordinate Work and Emphasize Research
4. Shared Culture and Positive Group Climate
5. Mentoring
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
7. Communication With Colleagues: Professional Networks
8. Resources
9. Teaching
10. Sufficient Time for Research
11. Rewards
12. Brokered Opportunity Structure
13. Faculty Size and Diversity: The Right Mix of Expertise and Experience
14. Leadership and Governance
15. Final Take-Home Lessons
Appendix A: Study Origins and Methods
Appendix B: Pre-Interview Survey
Appendix C: Semi-Structured Interview Protocol
Appendix D: Senate Working Group Project on Research Productivity
Appendix E: Demographic Survey Results of Participating Departments
Appendix F: Brief Narrative Description of the University of Minnesota
Appendix G: Leaving the University of Minnesota: Results of an Exploratory Survey of Departed Faculty, 1997-2000
Appendix H: Related Works
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index