The Importance of Faculty Appreciation and Recognition: A Case Study of One Institution

Authors

Allison Sahl, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Abstract

This study examines racial differences in faculty satisfaction with appreciation and recognition at a large university in the western United States. Using organizational socialization theory, I argue that appreciation and recognition are important to overall faculty satisfaction and, ultimately, the satisfaction with the institution as a place to work. Racial differences exist in these measures, suggesting Asian faculty are least satisfied. These results suggest that challenges to diversifying higher education institutions may rely, in part, on the acknowledgment faculty members receive for their work and from whom these acknowledgments are made. Additionally, these measures influence overall satisfaction with the institution, which may impact retention.

Recommended Citation

Sahl, Allison. 2017. "The Importance of Faculty Appreciation and Recognition: A Case Study of One Institution." Humboldt Journal of Social Relations 1 (39): 246-259. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55671/0160-4341.1018