What are Proven Strategies to Overcome Faculty Disengagement Due to Stress?

In today’s demanding educational landscape, it’s no secret that faculty members often grapple with unprecedented levels of stress, which can significantly hinder their engagement and overall well-being.

This thought-provoking Magna 20-Minute Mentor program delves into the intricate relationship between stress and faculty engagement, shedding light on how stressors like mounting workloads and mental health challenges have contributed to an alarming rise in faculty disengagement. Drawing on research and evidence-based insights from their work in the Journal of Faculty Development focused on reengaging faculty, the presenters offer a guide to navigate the complexity of stress-related obstacles so that participants not only understand the factors causing the issue, but also acquire strategies to overcome these challenges effectively.

By addressing these critical issues head-on, faculty developers can help faculty embark on a journey to not only reclaim their own well-being and contribute to a more engaged and thriving academic community, ultimately benefiting both themselves and their students.

Learning Goals

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:

• Identify barriers to faculty engagement related to stress
• Understand the impact the barrier of stress has on faculty engagement
• Apply strategies for improving faculty engagement related to stress

Topics Covered

• Stress as a barrier to engagement
• Lack of preparedness for specific challenges
• How to work with faculty to address stressors

Audience

This program will benefit:

• Faculty or Educational Developers
• Deans

Product Code: OM23DD