Does a socially well integrated university have anything to do with faculty retention? A study on Kerman University of Medical Sciences-2011 Available to Purchase

– The purpose of this paper is to measure the relationship between organizational social capital and retention of faculty members in Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2011.

– Using a stratified multistage sampling, 120 faculty members were recruited to fill the questionnaire.

– There were a direct and positive bilateral (r=0.65) relationship between social capital and retention of faculty members.

– The university officials and policy makers need to pay closer attention to some issues such as providing welfare facilities, salary and wages, benefits, interests and appreciation for faculty members.