Use of Social Network Analysis to Create and Foster Interdisciplinary Research, Projects, and Grants among Faculty

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Author(s): Kyle Christensen (Columbus State University, USA)and Iris M. Saltiel (Columbus State University, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 13
Source title: Virtual Professional Development and Informal Learning via Social Networks
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Vanessa P. Dennen (Florida State University, USA)and Jennifer B. Myers (Florida State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1815-2.ch009

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Social Computing / Social Networking

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This chapter describes one university-based social network created for peer mentoring, knowledge brokering, and resource sharing for faculty and students to collaborate to increase research and scholarship. First, the case study describes the process utilized to survey interests of faculty as the basis for an affiliation network of faculty research interests. The benefits of social network analysis and its applications are discussed and utilized. Next, a conversation is presented about the use of social network analysis to foster faculty collaboration through targeted programming. Finally, recommendations for practice are presented.

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