The Graying of Academia: A Study of Aging Faculty at One University
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| author | Don Finn |
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| contents | The Graying of Academia: A Study of Aging Faculty at One University Don Finn College Faculty Aging (Individuals) Experienced Teachers Teacher Attitudes Older Adults Academic Libraries Tenure Universities Grounded in servant leadership principles, neurocognitive research, and qualitative insights from senior faculty at one university, this study examined how late-career academics sustain meaningful contributions while navigating the personal, professional, and institutional dimensions of aging. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 faculty members representing six academic schools and the university library. Data was analyzed using a pragmatic adaptation of Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Three themes emerged: the centrality of decanal relationships, commitment to institutional mission, and mentorship as a vehicle for legacy. Findings suggest that flexible, individualized arrangements, particularly those shaped by supportive decanal leadership, enable senior faculty to sustain cognitive engagement and scholarly productivity consistent with servant leadership and neurocognitive principles. [For the full proceedings, see ED680798.] |
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| spellingShingle | The Graying of Academia: A Study of Aging Faculty at One University Don Finn College Faculty Aging (Individuals) Experienced Teachers Teacher Attitudes Older Adults Academic Libraries Tenure Universities The Graying of Academia: A Study of Aging Faculty at One University Don Finn College Faculty Aging (Individuals) Experienced Teachers Teacher Attitudes Older Adults Academic Libraries Tenure Universities Grounded in servant leadership principles, neurocognitive research, and qualitative insights from senior faculty at one university, this study examined how late-career academics sustain meaningful contributions while navigating the personal, professional, and institutional dimensions of aging. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 faculty members representing six academic schools and the university library. Data was analyzed using a pragmatic adaptation of Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Three themes emerged: the centrality of decanal relationships, commitment to institutional mission, and mentorship as a vehicle for legacy. Findings suggest that flexible, individualized arrangements, particularly those shaped by supportive decanal leadership, enable senior faculty to sustain cognitive engagement and scholarly productivity consistent with servant leadership and neurocognitive principles. [For the full proceedings, see ED680798.] |
| title | The Graying of Academia: A Study of Aging Faculty at One University |
| topic | College Faculty Aging (Individuals) Experienced Teachers Teacher Attitudes Older Adults Academic Libraries Tenure Universities |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED680808 |