Faculty Dispositions: Seeking Clarity While Looking at Muddy Waters

摘要

If one reads the paper or listens to the news, professional disposition are almost becoming critical job skills in the world of work. Similarly, faculty dispositions, defined in this article as “attitudes, values, and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues, and communities” (NCATE, 2007), are becoming increasingly important as the demands on faculty members increase. Many individuals in higher education can cite examples of individuals acting or treating others in ways that were less than fair or ethical with few, if any, consequences.