This book aims to define and establish faculty affairs as a discipline within higher education offering practical recommendations and guidance on how to effectively support academic personnel. Leading with a comprehensive exploration of faculty affairs and its scope this book responds to existing needs in the field by covering how to appraise the status of faculty affairs within an institution determine the risks and rewards of creating a faculty affairs unit chart the planning measures necessary for execution and more. Worksheets practical tips and chapter objectives give readers the opportunity to account for their own unique context and tailor approaches for maximum impact. Carefully selected case studies showcase excellent faculty affairs work across institution types for a wide range of guiding models. This premier guidebook is intended for leaders and staff engaged in the management and administration of faculty affairs. . Language: English