The Quest for Meaning and Wholeness ─ Spiritual and Religious Connections in the Lives of College Faculty

"This book reveals how faculty perceive the intersections between spirituality and higher education, and the implications their spiritual inclinations have for undergraduate education and the nature of faculty life in the academy. Based on interactions with faculty over the course of the Spirituality in Higher Education project, this book is written for scholars, administrators, and faculty at large. The book is framed conversationally with faculty voices featured. The author describes the research findings and insights and makes clear the implications for faculty development and the quality of life in higher education"--

Jennifer A. Lindholm is assistant vice provost in the division of undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles. In that role, she is responsible for coordinating campus initiatives that focus on enhancing undergraduate teaching and learning, addressing accreditation-related considerations, and facilitating student success. She has authored more than sixty scholarly articles, book chapters, monographs, and research reports.