Contents of History: FPLC Local Impact

History: FPLC Local Impact

Started in 1979 at Miami: Miami has had 126 FPLCs of 52 different types (cohorts + topics)
40% of current Miami faculty have participated
54% of current department chairs have participated
In 1990s, we saw faculty outcomes similar to student learning communities: greater retention, faster intellectual development; accreditation plus
Greater percentage of FPLC faculty in University Senate: civic contributions to the institution
Miami: Named as one of top 4 national models for faculty development in Creating the Future of Faculty Development (Sorcinelli, Beach et al., 2006)

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