There are several ways, however, that institutions can take positive actions to address these sorts of disparities in faculty experiences. Promoting more community-based organizational planning is one way to combat alienation. Departments can structure faculty meetings so that there are opportunities for small group interaction. Departmental faculty forums can be developed where presenters are required to conduct and present their research in teams. Departments can offer incentives such as awarding travel money for working in teams on research projects or for coordinating team-teaching opportunities.
Institutions can work to create more personal and professional rewards for community-based work.
These activities, in turn, can create opportunities for more socialization and can overcome barriers of difference. In addition, individuals and institutions can make conscious efforts to create support groups and combat alienation and isolation which will benefit all faculty on their campuses.