Managers of adjunct and part-time faculty on today's college campuses face a variety of challenges created by the increasing numbers of adjuncts, the changing demographics of students, and the exponential growth in technology use in higher education delivery. These factors will not only impact the training and use of adjunct faculty but will continue to raise questions related to legal, ethical and professional issues pertinent to academia.
This book offers the best in management ideas as well as examples of successful and exemplary programs. Written by administrators for administrators, this updated and expanded second edition is a collection of 15 essays that provide expert guidance and advice on topics such as the management of adjunct faculty on branch and off-campus sites, exemplary models of orientation, and the effective development and evaluation of adjunct/part-time faculty.
