Faculty Development on a Shoestring: Programs to Support Higher Education Faculty Using Little or No Resources - Hardcoverby Diane D. Chapman (Editor), Michelle E. Bartlett (Editor) Faculty development is essential for promoting excellence in teaching and research, supporting institutional goals, and creating a culture of continuous learning that benefits both faculty members and students. However, educational institutions do not always allocate adequate resources towards supporting their faculty's professional development, especially from the institutional level.