Debating the Effectiveness and Necessity of Tenure in Pharmacy Education.
Title
Debating the Effectiveness and Necessity of Tenure in Pharmacy Education.
Creator
Asbill Scott; Moultry Aisha Morris; Policastri Anne; Sincak Carrie A; Smith Lisa S; Ulbrich Timothy R
Publisher
American journal of pharmaceutical education
Date
2016
2016-08
Description
Academic tenure is a controversial and highly debated topic. Is tenure truly outdated or does it simply need to be reformed? On one hand, the tenure system has shortcomings including deincentivizing productive faculty members, inconsistent application of tenure policies and procedures, and the potential for discrimination during tenure decisions. On the other hand, the tenure system is a long held tradition in the academy, essential in higher education to ensure academic standards and values are upheld in the best interest of students. It provides faculty members with the academic freedom to try innovative teaching strategies and conduct research and assists with faculty retention and recruitment. Regardless of one's opinion, the tenure debate is not going away and warrants further discussion. This paper represents the work of a group of academic leaders participating in the 2014-2015 AACP Academic Leadership Fellowship Program. This work was presented as a debate at the 2015 AACP Interim Meeting in Austin, TX in February 2015.
Subject
Humans; *Career Mobility; *Faculty; debate; pharmacy education; promotion; tenure; Texas; Education; Pharmacy/*methods/trends; Pharmacy
Identifier
Rights
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Citation
Asbill Scott; Moultry Aisha Morris; Policastri Anne; Sincak Carrie A; Smith Lisa S; Ulbrich Timothy R, “Debating the Effectiveness and Necessity of Tenure in Pharmacy Education.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed February 10, 2025, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/5252.