In recent years, law schools have placed greater emphasis on being student-centered than perhaps they traditionally had. Many view this as a positive development. Yet, professors must now navigate the expectation of caring for students while still upholding standards, maintaining balance between professional obligations and personal life, and establishing their own professional identities. This discussion group focuses on the new professor-student dynamic and its effect on faculty members' ability to accomplish their own personal and professional goals. Topics include: setting appropriate boundaries with students and colleagues; managing time to fulfill teaching, scholarship, and service obligations; remaining professional but approachable when working with different types of students in different capacities; and addressing the "student-as-consumer" culture.
