scholarly journals Mindful Leadership in the University

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Paul Minda
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
The Us ◽  
The University

Academia, like many other sectors, is a complex work environment. Although universities vary in terms of their size and objectives, the average university in Canada and the US must simultaneously serve the interests of undergraduate education, graduate education, professional education, basic research, applied research, public policy research, and basic scholarship. A university receives its operating funds from tuition payments, governments, research funding agencies, and from private donors. Faculty are at the center of this diverse institution, providing the engine of teaching, research, and service. As a result, faculty members may find themselves occasionally struggling to manage these different interests. This article looks at the challenges that faculty members face, paying particular attention to the leadership role that many faculty play. I then explore the possible ways in which mindfulness practice can have a benefit on faculty well-being and productivity.

Attending to the Teacher in the Teaching: Prioritizing Faculty Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Brianne H. Roos ◽  
Carey C. Borkoski
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this review article is to examine the well-being of faculty in higher education. Success in academia depends on productivity in research, teaching, and service to the university, and the workload model that excludes attention to the welfare of faculty members themselves contributes to stress and burnout. Importantly, student success and well-being is influenced largely by their faculty members, whose ability to inspire and lead depends on their own well-being. This review article underscores the importance of attending to the well-being of the people behind the productivity in higher education. Method This study is a narrative review of the literature about faculty well-being in higher education. The history of well-being in the workplace and academia, concepts of stress and well-being in higher education faculty, and evidence-based strategies to promote and cultivate faculty well-being were explored in the literature using electronic sources. Conclusions Faculty feel overburdened and pressured to work constantly to meet the demands of academia, and they strive for work–life balance. Faculty report stress and burnout related to excessively high expectations, financial pressures to obtain research funding, limited time to manage their workload, and a belief that individual progress is never sufficient. Faculty well-being is important for the individual and in support of scholarship and student outcomes. This article concludes with strategies to improve faculty well-being that incorporate an intentional focus on faculty members themselves, prioritize a community of well-being, and implement continuous high-quality professional learning.

scholarly journals The 100 most influential studies in CAR-T: a bibliometric analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beomjun Seo ◽  
Jeeyoon Kim ◽  
Seungwook Kim
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Research Field ◽  
University Of Pennsylvania ◽  
Antigen Receptors ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
Car T ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Government ◽  
The University

Abstract Background: Bibliometric analysis of mainly cited articles is used to provide information on trends in a specific research field and objective indicators of the scientific impact of the publication. With bibliometric and network analysis, we map the scientific landscape of chimeric antigen receptors T-cells (CAR-T) research. Methods: Extract 100 most cited articles published over the last decade (from January 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2018; 10 years) from the Web of Science Core Collection with bibliographic details; year of publication, country of author, funding agencies, research organization, author information, and keywords. Results: Of the 100 papers identified, most (92%) were written in the US. US government agencies and non-profit organizations provided the most funding, and the papers funded by the NIH had the most citations, followed by those funded by the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (US). 33 papers out of the top 100 most cited papers were published from the University of Pennsylvania. As for authors, Carl H. June participated in 30 papers, followed by Bruce L. Levine who participated in 11 papers. As for journals, Blood (n=20), published the most papers, followed by Science Translational Medicine (n=10). The most frequently used keyword was “adoptive immunotherapy” (n=37), followed by “lymphocytes” (n=27), and “antitumor-activity” (n=25). Conclusion: We performed the quantitative bibliometric analysis of funding bodies, countries, organizations, journals, authors, and keywords for the CAR-T research trends and landscape. Moving forward, Analysis of highly influential CAR-T articles provides insight into areas for future development.

How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 537-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Britta K. Hölzel ◽  
Sara W. Lazar ◽  
Tim Gard ◽  
Zev Schuman-Olivier ◽  
David R. Vago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Body Awareness ◽  
Anterior Cingulate ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Number Of Publications

Cultivation of mindfulness, the nonjudgmental awareness of experiences in the present moment, produces beneficial effects on well-being and ameliorates psychiatric and stress-related symptoms. Mindfulness meditation has therefore increasingly been incorporated into psychotherapeutic interventions. Although the number of publications in the field has sharply increased over the last two decades, there is a paucity of theoretical reviews that integrate the existing literature into a comprehensive theoretical framework. In this article, we explore several components through which mindfulness meditation exerts its effects: (a) attention regulation, (b) body awareness, (c) emotion regulation (including reappraisal and exposure, extinction, and reconsolidation), and (d) change in perspective on the self. Recent empirical research, including practitioners’ self-reports and experimental data, provides evidence supporting these mechanisms. Functional and structural neuroimaging studies have begun to explore the neuroscientific processes underlying these components. Evidence suggests that mindfulness practice is associated with neuroplastic changes in the anterior cingulate cortex, insula, temporo-parietal junction, fronto-limbic network, and default mode network structures. The authors suggest that the mechanisms described here work synergistically, establishing a process of enhanced self-regulation. Differentiating between these components seems useful to guide future basic research and to specifically target areas of development in the treatment of psychological disorders.

scholarly journals The transition experience of faculty members into academic leadership

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Matin Qazi
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Life Transition ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Collective Experience ◽  
The University

The purpose of this case study was to understand the lived experiences of faculty members as they transitioned into the academic leadership role of chair. The case study design was used to provide an intensive bounded analysis of the real-life transition experiences of new chairs. Seven new chairs provided data through two interviews each and documents including their resumes, calendars, and appointment letters. By bounding the case study to the University of Missouri, the data provided a rich dataset which captured the collective experience of transitioning into academic leadership, the complexities of their transitions, and how they navigate the transitional challenges. Three primary themes emerged from the data: Theme I: Transition is a Multifaceted Departure, Theme II: Leadership is Interpersonal, and Theme III: Chairs are Finding their Way. I delineated the collective experience of chairs at the University of Missouri to leadership. I reflected their strategies to navigate this path and discussed the resources that are provided to support them along the way. This increased understanding of the transition process and its associated challenges will improve the policy and practice in the appointment of department chairs, and it will inform perspective chairs of the obstacles that other chairs have experienced. The major policy implications of this study are that earlier appointment of chairs provides more time to prepare for the role and allows greater time to design a succession plan with collaborating predecessors. In addition, the leadership should provide need-based support system on the required competency areas for incoming chairs.

scholarly journals Career satisfaction among medical school professors: a case study in Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilce Maria da Silva Campos Costa
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The University ◽  
University Setting

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the career satisfaction of medical school professors in relation to initial motivation, satisfaction factors, and the desire to remain in the profession. METHODOLOGY: A qualitative methodology was used, based on questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with faculty members at a federal institution of higher education in Brazil. RESULTS: For 42.86% of the sample, teaching began while they were medical students; 80% had chosen teaching either as a vocation or due to influence from families or professors; 20% chose teaching as a professional opportunity. The majority, 57.14%, stated they were happy with teaching, and 51.42% did not plan to leave the career. Factors involved in satisfaction with teaching were: the possibility of remaining up-to-date in the medical profession, the feeling of doing their duty, their contribution to training future doctors, and contact with young people and the university setting. Factors leading to dissatisfaction were pedagogical (33.33%), economic (30.95%), institutional (14.28%), and relational (14.28%). CONCLUSIONS: Subjects expressed a positive attitude towards teaching, and because of their great personal satisfaction with the career, they did not plan to leave it. These findings should shed light on factors that interfere with career satisfaction and help increase those that promote satisfaction, thus improving the productivity and well-being of medical professors.

scholarly journals Uczestniczki i uczestnicy procesu kształcenia wobec wyzwań kształcenia zdalnego

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-155
Author(s):  
Maria Porzucek-Miśkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The University ◽  
Educational Studies ◽  
Adam Mickiewicz

The article presents the results of study on the challenges faced by distance learning. It was carried out by means of a proprietary online questionnaire among students of pedagogy of the Faculty of Educational Studies at the University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznań. Conclusions drawn on the basic research results may be helpful in understanding the well-being of students during distance learning.

scholarly journals Examining obligations to society for QS Stars best ranked universities in social responsibility

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Păunescu ◽  
Denisa Drăgan ◽  
Oana Găucă
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Capital Development ◽  
The University

Abstract Developing the local, regional, even national communities is often central to a university’s mission. This is a two-way process and both society and university itself should benefit from this collaboration. Universities around the world have been in the past decades required to leave their ivory tower and to become more involved in addressing the needs of the society and thus more relevant for the communities which they serve. They are expected to take a leadership role in implementation of the required change by contributing to community development through knowledge, innovations, skills and jobs. By taking a leading role in society and continuously innovating, universities will support communities with achieving a sustainable growth and therefore will contribute to increasing the well-being of society at large. The current paper aims to assess the university obligations to society by analyzing 27 universities around the world best ranked in social responsibility according to QS Stars University Rating 2016. In the paper, we discuss the extent to which different attributes of the university social responsibility are reflected among the initiatives and projects run by the universities included in the study. Also, an exploratory factor analysis was employed to identify underlying variables that explain the pattern of correlations between university social responsibility initiatives. Following the QS Stars methodology, the dimensions used to evaluate social responsibility of sampled universities included: community investment and development, social work and disaster relief, regional human capital development, and environmental impact. The results show that the level of involvement in social responsibility actions is high for all the universities included in the study. Also, the types of initiatives vary in terms of nature, intensity and impact for each one of the dimensions analyzed. Our research findings offer useful insights for both universities’ leaders and community developers in their joint-efforts to develop and grow a prosperous community.

scholarly journals Stress and Coping Among Health Professions Students During COVID-19: A Perspective on the Benefits of Mindfulness

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 216495612097782
Author(s):  
Christina M Luberto ◽  
Janice H Goodman ◽  
Bonnie Halvorson ◽  
Amy Wang ◽  
Aviad Haramati
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Many health professions students experience elevated stress and burnout during their professional education and training. With the added challenges of COVID-19, students face a whole new set of stressors. Students in the Spring 2020 semester of our online academic course, “Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers,” began confronting the COVID-19 crisis after several weeks of mindfulness meditation practice as part of the course. Students discussed their experiences using the course discussion boards, providing a unique opportunity to explore the practical application of mindfulness for student well-being during a crisis. Themes from the discussion board revealed a range of novel stressors and concerns due to COVID-19 (physical health, mental health, societal implications, academic and clinical training disruptions). All students reported that mindfulness practice helped them cope by improving specific mindfulness skills (focus, appreciation, cognitive de-centering, non-reactivity). Mindfulness training may be a useful approach to promoting student well-being during a crisis.

Mindfulness Practice and Well-Being in Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew H. T. Chu ◽  
Shui-Fong Lam
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Practice

Discourse Mapping

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna BOEHNERT
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Politics ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Mapping Method ◽  
Science And Technology Policy ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Environmental Sciences ◽  
University Of Colorado ◽  
The University

This workshop will create a space for discussion on environmental politics and its impact on design for sustainable transitions. It will help participants identify different sustainability discourses; create a space for reflection on how these discourses influence design practice; and consider the environmental and social implications of different discourses. The workshop will do this work by encouraging knowledge sharing, reflection and interpretative mapping in a participatory space where individuals will create their own discourse maps. This work is informed by my research “Mapping Climate Communication” conducted at the Centre for Science and Technology Policy Research (CSTPR) in the Cooperative Institute for Environmental Sciences (CIRES), the University of Colorado, Boulder. With this research project I developed a discourse mapping method based on the discourse analysis method of political scientists and sustainability scholars. Using my own work as an example, I will facilitate a process that will enable participants to create new discourse maps reflecting their own ideas and agendas.

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