The mindful professor: the impacts of an innovative mindfulness training intervention for college faculty.
Journal of American college health : J of ACH May 22, 2025 Rebecca Block, Lisa Critchley, Annetta Snell et al. 3 citations
A mindful leadership training program for university faculty led to a 13.27% increase in mindfulness among participants, compared to a 3.13% increase in a control group. Faculty who completed the program reported greater presence, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and improved communication with students. They also adopted more mindfulness practices and discussed student well-being more often. Qualitative data from focus groups echoed these outcomes. The training may enhance faculty well-being and their ability to support student mental health, though further research is needed to explore long-term impacts and broader implementation.