V. Professional Development
Satisfaction
with One’s Professional Development (Q 3)
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When faculty were asked to evaluate their own professional development, a large majority responded that they are quite satisfied with their teaching ability (83%) and their level of involvement in professional organizations related to their discipline (85%). Most are also satisfied with their current productivity level (68%), particularly full professors (77%) and Asian Americans (83%). Those in the Libraries (55%) and Management (59%) are less likely to feel satisfied with their level of productivity than are faculty in other schools. Also, females are less likely to be satisfied than males (61% vs. 71%).
Overall, 63% are satisfied with their ability to attract and mentor students, although that percentage is notably lower in four schools – Management (only 52% are satisfied), Science (only 51% are satisfied), and Libraries and Education where only 44% in each are satisfied with their ability to attract and mentor students.
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Finally, just over one half of respondents (51%) are satisfied with their level of funding for research or creative efforts. This proportion is especially low among underrepresented minorities (38%), associate professors (41%), and faculty in Education (22%) and Technology (41%). (See Table 21.) |
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