Posts Tagged ‘online adjunct’
February 24 - Best Practices for Keeping Online Adjuncts Engaged
By: Mary Bart in Distance Learning Administration
The number of adjunct faculty teaching at colleges and universities continues to rise dramatically. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 44 percent of faculty and instructional staff at all institutions in fall 2003 were part-time employees compared with 33 percent in 1987, the first year of data collection.
December 15 - Engagement Strategies for Online Adjuncts
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
The use of adjuncts has enabled distance education programs to grow, but it does present challenges in terms of engagement, communication and community. Make sure your online adjuncts have the support and guidance they need to contribute to your institution’s success.
November 24 - Training and Supporting Online Adjuncts: Practical Ideas
By: Mary Bart in Online Seminars
As the number of online courses continues to grow at a steady pace, quality online adjuncts are in short supply. Even if you’re lucky enough to find them, and get them properly trained to deliver what your institution requires, you’re still not out of the woods. Defections are common as online adjuncts report feeling disconnected from the campus community they serve, and there’s always competition from others schools who may offer a better pay rate.
November 24 - Four Ways to Support and Retain Your Online Adjuncts
By: Mary Bart in Distance Learning Administration, Faculty Development, Online Education
If your institution offers online courses, you know that finding quality adjuncts is only half of the staffing battle. Keeping them is sometimes even more difficult. Defections are common as adjuncts report feeling disconnected from the campus community they serve, and there’s always competition from others schools who may offer a better pay rate.
