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This chapter urges language-program administrators (LPAs) to be proactive in engaging, energizing, and empowering language-program faculty to improve program operations, enhance professional development among faculty, and support faculty well-being. LPAs are encouraged to implement governance structures, such as consultative management, that empower faculty and take faculty input into consideration as part of daily and long-term language-program operations. To facilitate an understanding of such an administrative approach, the theory, benefits, and process of participatory decision making are introduced. In addition, strategies for supporting faculty productivity, preventing faculty burnout, and improving working conditions are discussed. Ultimately, LPAs are encouraged to nurture a language-program environment that strengthens faculty members’ professional interests and builds a greater sense of connection among faculty to their program and community.
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Bristow, M., Soppelsa, E.F. (2023). Engaging, Energizing, and Empowering Faculty. In: Christison, M., Stoller, F.L. (eds) English Language Program Administration. Educational Linguistics, vol 59. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28601-8_10
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