Resources to Hire, Aid, and
Keep Excellent Adjunct Faculty

This workshop will assist instructional administrators develop a plan to strengthen adjunct faculty through loyalty, awards, professional development, evaluation, and mentoring. Programs that have proved beneficial at a college that typically contracts with 1,000 adjunct faculty per year include elements of interest to the adjuncts and of benefit to the institution. From Saturday workshops to faculty mentorships to awards and recognitions, adjuncts can be made to feel like they are an integral part of the college. The workshop focuses upon best practices in the use of adjuncts, particularly in a nonunion environment. From answering questions like “Who are they?” and “What do they want?” to addressing issues of expectations of adjuncts and ways to ensure comparable instruction, the speaker presents workable solutions and aids participants in making a customized plan for their own institutions. Outcomes include a thorough plan for the use of adjuncts and determination of the best practices of benefit to the institution and the adjunct instructors.

To find out more, email Ed Leach or call (480) 705-8200, x233.