Strategic Pathways to Faculty Wellbeing and Mindfulness, (Paperback)

Faculty wellbeing has long been a concern in higher education, but its urgency has intensified amid ongoing disruption. The impacts of a global pandemic, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, institutional instability, and shifting public perceptions have created an increasingly demanding and uncertain environment. Rising expectations for research, teaching, and student success--paired with declining resources--often push personal wellbeing to the margins, driving many faculty out of academia. This growing neglect not only affects individuals but also undermines the sustainability of higher education as a whole. Strategic Pathways to Faculty Wellbeing and Mindfulness presents a compelling proposition: faculty wellbeing is not peripheral to academic success but fundamentally integral to it. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and diverse institutional experiences, this book offers practical strategies and actionable insights for reimagining academic life, grounded in the real-world experiences of faculty members. Covering topics such as structural change, department-level mindfulness initiatives, and academic politics, this book is a fundamental academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, faculty members, academic administrators, department chairs, higher education leaders, policymakers, and more.

• Strategic Pathways to Faculty Wellbeing and Mindfulness, (Paperback)
• Author: Diane Gavin
• ISBN: 9798337346366
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-11-03
• Page Count: 0