An annual publication of the Professional and OrganizationalDevelopment (POD) Network in Higher Education, volume 23 of ToImprove the Academy is a collection of articles that explorethe emerging climate of change is providing a backdrop for theconcerns and constituents of higher education. In particular, theauthors focus on promoting excellence in teaching and learningthrough faculty renewal. To Improve the Academy, Volume 23, describes the ways inwhich faculty development is changing and offers insight on how tomanage these changes. It is divided into three sections Section I, Faculty Development in a Climate of Change:addresses the environment for scholarship and learning, how to leadchange in the culture of assessment, and explains the role ofteaching and learning centers Section II, Quality of Work Life for Faculty and FacultyDevelopers: investigates strategies for creating vital andequitable work environments for faculty Section III, Best Practices for Faculty Development: exploresvarious approaches to faculty development, including the use ofdata, cultivating community, service-learning, and integratingjunior faculty, graduate students, and part-time faculty into theinstitution This book offers an essential resource for improvement in highereducation to faculty and instructional development staff,department chairs, deans, student services staff, chief academicofficers, and educational consultants.