Smith Carriann, Costello Tracy
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States.
Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Family Medicine, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States.
Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2020 May;12(5):496-498. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2020.01.006. Epub 2020 Jan 31.
This commentary adds to the discussion about academic workload challenges raised in the Mothers in Academic Pharmacy article. Outlined here are strategies for individual faculty members to proactively engage in developing a positive climate for all faculty.
Faculty play an important role in building and maintaining a positive culture. This article provides suggestions for individuals to consider their role and impact at their institution. These suggestions focus on communication, building communities, embracing flexibility, and recognizing burnout.
Faculty retention is important for student support and financial efficiency. Faculty who are able to openly discuss their struggles in a positive climate are more likely to identify opportunities to be productive. This helps faculty meet their overall needs and maintain success in teaching, scholarship, and service.
本评论文章进一步探讨了《学术药学领域的母亲们》一文中提出的学术工作量挑战。本文概述了个体教员积极营造全体教员积极氛围的策略。
教员在构建和维持积极文化方面发挥着重要作用。本文为个人提供了一些建议，以助其思考自身在所在机构中的角色和影响。这些建议聚焦于沟通、建立社群、接受灵活性以及认识职业倦怠。
教员留任对于学生支持和财务效率至关重要。能够在积极氛围中公开讨论自身困难的教员更有可能找到提高工作效率的机会。这有助于教员满足自身整体需求，并在教学、学术和服务方面保持成功。
