Policies and Procedures That May Hinder Morale, Motivation, and Engagement

Abstract

For institutions with a strong reliance on campus-based, full-time faculty, there are likely several policies and procedures that may hinder morale, motivation, and engagement for remote faculty that should be considered. The purpose of this chapter is to provide key areas of policy that administrators may want to consider in the areas of technology and equipment, faculty and student expectations, barriers to time and geography, and training and development. Key recommendations provided at the end of the chapter include developing a strategy to provide online faculty with the appropriate learning tools to deliver high-quality education via the online modality; creating a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that outline student and faculty expectations and requirements in the online classroom; integrating tools, resources, and policies that set remote faculty up for success; and supporting faculty through coaching, mentoring, and best practices.