Maintaining Competence
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Maintaining Competence
What is this about?
This is a fictional case of an associate professor who, once promoted to his highly expected level, has let the standards of his professional development as well as that of his team, drop. As a result, his department currently suffers in terms of publishing, keeping abreast with research developments, ensuring high teaching goals and appropriate professional training, and securing research grants.
Why is this important?
Presented by the American Sociological Association, this is an interesting case for research and academic professionals in every field. It poses some thought provoking questions as to one’s ethical obligations towards fulfilling the roles that come with one’s post.
It also gives a glimpse of how competing responsibilities may allow a fall in performance and how academic institutions and their employees can work together towards coming to mutual understanding and agreement on how to promote high standards and improvement.
