Faculty work activity dashboards: A strategy to increase transparency

Each year, national surveys show that many faculty members experience dissatisfaction with their workloads (Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education, 2008; Hurtado, Eagan, Pryor, Whang, & Tran, 2012; Jacobs & Winslow, 2004). Several factors contribute to workload dissatisfaction, including perceptions of increased workload and challenges in work–life integration, among others (Bozeman & Gaughan, 2011; Callister, 2006). Dissatisfaction can lead to lower productivity, lower organizational commitment, and higher turnover (Callister, 2006; Eagan & Garvey, 2015; Mamiseishvili & Rosser, 2011). Colleges and universities therefore have a substantial interest in enhancing workload satisfaction to promote retention and achieve institutional goals.