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Creating a Space to Thrive: Faculty and Staff Success through Wellness, Community, and Supportive Infrastructure

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective Pre-pandemic 2020 data from a climate survey identified areas of improvement in faculty and staff sense of belonging, being valued, being connected to the School community, and the presence of burnout. As a result of this and challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, two goals were set: 1) create a culture of well-being and community for faculty and staff and 2) create systems, processes, and structures to increase support for faculty and staff. Methods Changes in School infrastructure, programming, and assessment were implemented, including: 1) establishment of a staff council, 2) joint faculty/staff meetings and gatherings, 3) hybrid work arrangements for staff, 4) improvements to school facilities, 5) streamlining of school-wide communication 6) community well-being initiatives, and 7) streamlining ways to document faculty productivity (PHARCAR).

Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101144

Authors: Maryann Wu, Melissa J. Durham, Stella Yeghnanyan, Michele Keller, Kari L. Franson

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400