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Promoting computing faculty success through interinstitutional Faculty Learning Communities

  • Jamie Payton
  • , Tiffany Barnes
  • , Kim Buch
  • , Audrey Rorrer
  • , Huifang Zuo
  • , Brianna Naolu

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Although issues related to the underrepresentation of women faculty and faculty of color in university computing departments have received increasing attention in recent years, these groups are still the least likely to have access to formal and informal supports associated with academic career success. In this paper, we present the results of a descriptive study of faculty who participate in a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) through their engagement in a national alliance for broadening participation in computing. Results of the study show that involvement in the FLC facilitates faculty professional development, and helps support faculty in their academic career pursuits. Results also indicate that faculty perceive the resources and national recognition gained through participation in the STARS Computing Corps as a key factor in supporting their efforts to broaden participation in computing. Results support the use of FLCs with diverse faculty across institutions, adding to the growing literature on the efficacy of learning communities in higher education to positively impact participants - both students and faculty.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2016 and 2nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Computer Society's Special Technical Community on Broadening Participation, STCBP 2016 - Co-located with the STARS Celebration Annual Conference of STARSComputingCorps.org
EditorsJamie Payton, Adrienne Decker, George K. Thiruvathukal, Tiffany Barnes, Kurt Eiselt
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509034192
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 27 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2016 and 2nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Computer Society's Special Technical Community on Broadening Participation, STCBP 2016 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: Aug 11 2016Aug 13 2016

Publication series

Name2016 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2016 and 2nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Computer Society's Special Technical Community on Broadening Participation, STCBP 2016 - Co-located with the STARS Celebration Annual Conference of STARSComputingCorps.org

Conference

Conference2016 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2016 and 2nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Computer Society's Special Technical Community on Broadening Participation, STCBP 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period8/11/168/13/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Education
  • Sociology and Political Science

Keywords

  • Broadening Participation
  • Computer Science Faculty
  • Cultural Differences
  • Engagement
  • Learning Communities
  • Training

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