Abstract
This essay examines faculty development as an ongoing concern that extends across all career stages rather than being limited to senior or declining faculty. The author argues that prevention is the most effective response to professional stagnation and emphasizes the importance of rigorous recruitment, clear evaluation criteria, and early support for professional involvement. Administrative strategies described include travel funding, released time for research, faculty exchanges, sabbaticals, and incentive programs designed to encourage continuous growth. Particular attention is given to tenure review as a critical moment for preventing long term non productivity. The essay also evaluates approaches to addressing stagnation among already tenured faculty, including post tenure review, merit based rewards, early retirement policies, and improved counseling for career transitions. While acknowledging that some individuals cannot be reengaged, the author maintains that departments and institutions should prioritize practices that sustain faculty vitality and foster professional renewal throughout the academic career.
Recommended Citation
Roever, James E.
(1985)
"The Over-the-Hill Gang: A Problem for All Seasons,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 53, Article 17.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol53/iss1/17
