| Connecting Non Full-time Faculty to Institutional Mission: A Guidebook for College/University Administrators and Faculty Developers Contributor(s): Baron-Nixon, Leora (Author) |
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ISBN: 1579220614 ISBN-13: 9781579220617 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: Non full-time faculty???whether adjunct, part-time or contingent???has become the lifeline of a vast majority of colleges and universities. They teach many of the foundation and core courses taken by first- and second-year students, teach professional courses in which their own life experiences are invaluable, and step in at short notice to fill-in for regular faculty engaged in research or away on sabbaticals.A survey of over 4,000 institutions conducted by the US Department of Education reveals that such faculty are being hired at a much higher rate than their full-time counterparts--whether in response to increased enrollments, reduced budgets, or changing administrative strategies.The increasing presence of such faculty on campus can conflict with today??'s demands for accountability and the pursuit of institutional mission. This book provides academic administrators and faculty developers with proactive, practical and results-producing approaches that can help transform fragmented faculties into integrated and cohesive teaching and scholarly communities.In an easy-to-follow format, this book constitutes a resource of thoughtful and pragmatic strategies to ensure quality and satisfaction both on the part of the institution and the adjuncts. Topics are presented in a thematic sequence that allows decision-makers to focus on their priority areas. The author offers guidance for systematic planning and implementation.The contents are focused on connecting non full-time faculty to core institutional functions and structures: Connection #1--to the institution; Connection #2--to the department; Connection #3--to teaching; Connection #4--to Students; and Connection #5--toscholarship.Originally announced as "Connecting Adjunct Faculty to the Academic Institution" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 378.12 |
| LCCN: 2006025581 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.23" W x 8.88" (0.53 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Memo to Provosts, Deans and Department Chairs of institutions large and small: Buy this book. Baron-Nixon has crafted a book that will be especially helpful for those who struggle to navigate the challenge of how best to handle--in the best interests of students and programs--the 'parttime/ adjunct faculty situation' on campus. Her guidebook is rooted in real-world realities, informed with cogent and practical advice, and infused with the spirit of doing what is best for our students and the whole of the Academy."-- NACADA Journal |
Contributor Bio(s): Baron-Nixon, Leora: - Leora Baron-Nixon is Director of the University Teaching & Learning Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She established one of the first adjunct certification programs at a comprehensive Research I university, and is frequent presenter of workshops on the subject.Hecht, Irene W. D.: - Irene W.D. Hecht |
