On the Development of the New Faculty in American Colleges and Universities
The new faculty development in American colleges and universities includes five aspects: instructional development as a teacher,career development as a professional person,organizational development as a new member of faculty,academic development as a member of academic circle and personal development as individuals.The new faculty development has been the important part of faculty development service in American colleges and universities since the 1990s.Many colleges and universities have set up relevant organizations,coordinated various resources on and off campus,provided financial support and carried out various kinds of activities and projects which are beneficial to the new faculty development.