HomePublicationsSeries on Engaged Learning and TeachingThe Faculty FactorSection 3 Chapter 12: Keys to Faculty-In-Residence Success: Balancing Work and Life Book MenuThe Faculty Factor SectionsSection 1Section 2Section 3ChaptersIntroductionChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Forging ForwardBook Resources Contributors Buy in PrintISBN: 9781642672534January 2023 Kirsten KennedyWith vignette “Life Chronicles from a Faculty-in-Residence” by Wendy Cohn This chapter provides some concrete guidelines for how faculty in residence (FIR) can balance work in residence while they live-in. When the workplace and home life are in the same building, it can be a challenge to find time for home life, family and self. This chapter takes a deeper look at how a faculty in residence can overcome the challenge of work-life balance and provides practical steps for others who may be facing a challenge such as this one. Related Book ResourcesReflection Activity for Faculty-in-ResidenceDiscussion Questions Although this chapter is written specifically about work-life balance for Faculty-in-Residence, many of the ideas are applicable to faculty working with LLCs, live-in staff, and other campus partners involved with LLCs. What are some challenges described in the chapter that resonate with you? What are the current expectations for faculty and staff in your LLC and/or FIR program? How do faculty and their residence life partners balance LLC work with their other job responsibilities? What official structures are in place to support work-life balance? This chapter outlined three groups faculty (and staff involved with LLCs) should have conversations with about expectations: family, home department, and LLC staff. Are there other people to be considered in these conversations? If so, who? Share:
