Groups work together on a specific topic over a period of time. They can be initiated by faculty development leader, faculty, or administration. Groups should have a set membership although visitors may be welcomed. Somebody needs to act as a coordinator for all groups and each group should have a liaison. Have a kick-off event at beginning of year or semester.
Faculty can sign up for groups and arrange first meeting.
The length of group is set by group as is frequency of meetings. Anson, C.M., Cafarelli, L.K., Rutz, C., and Wies, M., eds. Collection of 29 cases grouped covering Cases about Classrooms, Cases about Departments and Institutions, and Cases About the Changing Culture as it Affects Higher Education.