Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Adjunct Faculty at Sauk Valley Community College
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Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Adjunct Faculty at Sauk Valley Community College
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This mixed-method study focused on the perceptions of integrative practices
being offered to adjunct faculty at Sauk Valley Community College. An integrative practice was defined by the researcher as a method, activity, program, or offering that enhances interaction within the campus, augments personal growth and development, or fosters relationships among the faculty or academic departments. With national and institutional trends indicating a continued reliance upon adjunct faculty, determining the effectiveness of such practices was critical to better prepare adjunct faculty for the classroom, which ultimately impacts student success. Initially, adjunct faculty and full-time faculty participated in a survey that focused on perceptions of current integrative practices on campus, including their level of communication among one another. To verify the survey’s data, the adjunct faculty later participated in focus group discussions, where in-depth explanations were provided to support the results. Five themes emerged from the data, which focused on communication, professional development, inclusion, mentoring, and a lack of recognition, compensation, and respect. The researcher found that increased communication among departments, more adequate professional development, offering a new instructor orientation, and providing mentoring could assist in better integrating the adjunct faculty to campus. The researcher’s findings and analysis of data, combined with recommendations directly from ii the participants, has provided the institu |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2323/5284
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Author (aut): Mandrell, Jonathan David
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263 pages
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Thesis (Ed.D. in Community College Leadership)-- Ferris State University, Community College Leadership Program, 2015.
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