The research-productive department : strategies from departments that excel / Carole J. Bland ... [et al.]. - Bolton, Mass. : Anker Pub., c2005. - xxiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-271) and indexes.

Blueprint for this book -- Faculty recruitment and selection -- Clear goals that coordinate work and emphasize research -- Shared culture and positive group climate -- Mentoring -- Interdisciplinary collaboration -- Communication with colleaguesn : professional networks -- Teaching -- Sufficient time for research -- Rewards -- Brokered opportunity structure -- Faculty size and diversity : the right mix of expertise and experience -- Leadership and governance -- Final take home lessons.

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Universities and colleges--Departments.
Learning and scholarship.
Universities and colleges--Faculty.

LB2360.2 / .R47 2005

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