Supporting Part-Time Faculty Through Policy

Development, Integration & Professional Development

Holly AyersOzarka CollegeDivision Chair-Math, Science and Educationhayers@ozarka.edu

How many of you work in …A. two-year institutions?B. four-year institutions?

Which of the following roles do you fill currently?C. Administrator-AcademicsD. Administrator-OtherE. FacultyF. Other, if so specify:

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT OUR OWN PART-TIME FACULTY?

Does your institution have “enough” full-time faculty?

A. YesB. NoC. Don’t know

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT OUR OWN PART-TIME FACULTY?

Does your institution utilize part-time faculty?A. YesB. No

Does your institution utilize part-time faculty in 50% or more of your course offerings?

C. YesD. NoE. Don’t Know

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT OUR OWN PART-TIME FACULTY?

Have you ever or do you currently serve a higher education institution as a part-time faculty member?

A. YesB. No

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT OUR OWN PART-TIME FACULTY?

DOES IT “PAY” TO BE A PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR AT YOUR INSTITUTION?

A.YesB.NoC.Don’t know

DO PART-TIME FACULTY AT YOUR INSTITUTION LACK THE APPROPRIATE BENEFITS?

A.YesB.NoC.Don’t know

STUDENT SUCCESSPOLICY

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS

BEST PRACTICES IN SUPPORTING ADJUNCT FACULTYEMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION

PART-TIME FACULTYWHY? WHO? HOW?

Why is your institution utilizing part-time faculty members?• Increasing Enrollment?• Inadequate Fiscal Resources?• Industry Knowledge and Connections?•Professional Experience?•Other?

WHY PART-TIME FACULTY?

Integral to the

mission of

community

colleges

Greatest challeng

e for commun

ity colleges

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT PART-TIME FACULTY?

• The role of the part-time instructor in the American Community College is changingo Part-time faculty as the majority

• Advantages and disadvantages of employing part-time facultyo Advantageso Disadvantages

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT PART-TIME FACULTY?

• Research is controversial regarding their impact on students successoRatio of part time to full time is increasingoRatio of male to female oStudent Success

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT PART-TIME FACULTY?

• Moonlighters?

• Freeway Fliers?

• Teachers in Training?

• Retired Faculty or Industry Professionals?

• Special Program Faculty?

WHO?PART-TIME COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY?

• Varying Definitions

• Pay?

• Job Security?

• Benefits?

WHO?PART-TIME COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY?

• How does you institution view part-time faculty?

• What role do part-time faculty play in your institution?

WHO?PART-TIME COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY?

• Utilization of Part-Time Facultyo Remediationo General Educationo Career Preparation

• Level of Qualification

HOW?PART-TIME FACULTY AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Strong Employment Policies and Procedures

• Focused and Intentional Professional Development

• Successful Orientation and Integration Policies and Procedures

• Assessment and Communication

HOW?PART-TIME FACULTY AND BEST PRACTICES

• Institutional Policieso Success in the classroomo Clear expectations

• Recruitment and Retentiono Working conditionso Institutional supporto Hiring practiceso Professional development

BEST PRACTICES?EMPLOYMENT

• Institutional Investmento Teaching assignmento Academic support/Professional developmento Institutional support

• Employment Classificationo Articulated roles and responsibilities

• Comprehensive Employment Planso Support serviceso Office space

BEST PRACTICES?EMPLOYMENT

•Academic support/Professional development• Institutional support•Employment Classification•Articulated roles and responsibilities

• League for Innovation in The Community College

o Resources to hire, aid, and keep excellent adjunct faculty http://www.league.org/services/adjunct_faculty.html

BEST PRACTICES?EMPLOYMENT

• Structured Orientation

• Teaching Methods and Resources

• Mentoring

• Learning College Approach

BEST PRACTICES?Professional Development

Structured Orientation•Benefits and obligations•Evaluations•Navigating the physical institution and LMS•Departmental contacts•Legal Obligations•Faculty Support Systems

BEST PRACTICES?Institutional Integration

Model Programs• Johnson County Community College•Adjunct Certification Training Program

http://www.jccc.edu/administration/staff-development/adjunct-certification-training.html

•Faculty Listing http://www.jccc.edu/admj/admj-adjunct-faculty.html

•Adjunct Faculty Benefits http://www.jccc.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/adjunct-faculty-benefits.html

•Adjunct Faculty Compensation http://www.jccc.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/adjunct-faculty-compensation.html

BEST PRACTICES

Model Programs•Valencia Community College

http://valenciacollege.edu/facultydevelopment/adjunct/

oAssociate Faculty Annual Certificate Program http://valenciacollege.edu/facultydevelopment/adjunct/certificateProgram.cfm

oScenarios Online http://valenciacollege.edu/facultydevelopment/adjunct/ScenariosCourses.cfm

BEST PRACTICES

• Remediation/Basic Skills Education

• Technical Instruction

• Institutional Support Networks

• Resource Provision

PART-TIME FACULTY AND STUDENT SUCCESS: Policy Development

•NFM-New Faculty Majorityo http://www.newfacultymajority.info/national/

•AFT-FACE (Faculty and College Excellence)o http://www.aftface.org/

•CPFA –California Part-time Faculty Associationo http://cpfa.org/resources/reading.html#working

•The Adjunct Project• http://goo.gl/XCjcR

•Adjunct Unity.orgo http://adjunctunity.org/index.html

PART-TIME FACULTY Advocacy and Current Events

• Adjunct Faculty as a Resource

• Improvement Retention and Completion

• Policy Developmento Employmento Professional developmento Institutional integration

PART-TIME FACULTY AND STUDENT SUCCESS: Conclusions

•HLC-North Central Association• Public 2-Year Higher Education InstitutionsoNot 4-year affiliatedoUnionized?• Existing Policies Available Via Website• Existing Policies in Three Primary Venues•Model Policy Development

A Policy Analysis for Employment, Professional Development, and Institution Integration of Part-Time Faculty in the Community College

Holly Ayers

Division Chair-Math, Science, and Education

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR

hayers@ozarka.edu

870-368-2040

QUESTIONS?