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    Carrie L. Rogan Floom

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    This poster reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

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    Adjunct faculty comprise the majority of faculty members at community colleges, yet there are many deficits in the research concerning them (Townsend & Twombly, 2007). It is difficult to get an accurate portrayal of who these instructors are not only for the benefit of researchers, administrators, and students but also for the adjuncts themselves. There are many professional and personal pathways that adjuncts can choose, thus it can be difficult for them to relate to one another given the diversity among the group. While many community colleges offer their adjuncts supports, less often are they offered an integrated resource that helps to situate their position within both the institution and the larger conversation of higher education. A new resource is in progress for one of Sinclair Community College's learning centers. Currently, Sinclair has many college supports: a handbook, orientation, professional development, a support person, and a community group web page for their adjuncts. The new resource will synthesize the available college resources and also provide opportunities for becoming involved and connected to the growing field of adjunct faculty. The resource can be given to new (or existing) adjuncts as an introduction to the college's resources and will present possibilities for sharing knowledge, discussion, and support. Townsend, B. & Twombly, S. (2007). Community college faculty: Overlooked and undervalued. ASHE Higher Education Report, 32(6). San Francisco, CA: Wiley.

    Publication Date

    4-17-2013

    Project Designation

    Course Project

    Primary Advisor

    Michele M. Welkener

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Counselor Education and Human Services

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, student affairs, School of Education and Health Sciences

    Research exercise: Adjuncts: Part Time, Full Awareness

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