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Changes in James Madison University’s Faculty: A Comprehensive Study Since 1986

This study analyzes the evolution of instructional faculty at James Madison University (JMU) since 1986, addressing key areas such as demographics, compensation, and faculty activity. It reveals trends, including a growth in total full-time faculty and a higher proportion of faculty with advanced degrees. Notable findings show a significant decline in tenured faculty, with retention rates of new tenure-track professors after seven years at approximately 60%. The study highlights the impact of these changes on faculty dynamics and instructional quality at JMU.

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Changes in James Madison University’s Faculty: A Comprehensive Study Since 1986

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  1. A FACULTY IN TRANSITION A STUDY OF THE CHANGES IN JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY’S INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY SINCE 1986 Frank J. Doherty Director of Institutional Research November 30, 2001

  2. Purpose • Examine how JMU’s faculty have changed since 1986 • Demographics • Compensation • Faculty Activity • Discuss implications of study

  3. Demographics • Total full-time faculty • Number with terminal degrees • Changes in gender and ethnic origin • JMU years and age • Retention

  4. Total Full-Time

  5. Terminal Degrees

  6. Gender and Ethnic Origin

  7. JMU Years

  8. JMU Years And Age

  9. JMU Years And Age

  10. Retention

  11. Compensation • Average salary by rank • Salary increases for continuing faculty

  12. Average Salary By Rank

  13. Salary Increases-Continuing Faculty

  14. Faculty Activity • Average hours by activity • Percent of total time by activity • Faculty resource use

  15. Average Hours

  16. Percent Total Time

  17. Percent Total Time

  18. Faculty Resources And Use

  19. Summary • The number of full-time faculty has grown in proportion to increases in students • The percentage of faculty with tenure has decreased significantly in the last five years to 51 percent • The JMU faculty are more highly degreed than in 1986 • The JMU faculty are more diverse than in 1986

  20. Summary • The JMU faculty are more likely to have come to JMU in the last five years • Approximately 60 percent of new tenure-track assistant professors are still employed by JMU after seven years • The average faculty salary increased by 73 percent since 1986, compared with 62 percent for the Consumer Price Index

  21. Summary • The typical JMU faculty member spends a higher percentage of his or her time in instructional activities than 25 years ago • The most recent student-to-faculty ratio, 17.5:1, is the lowest in the last ten years, down from 19.2:1 in 1997

  22. Questions • Implications of the study • Additional information

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