PSTUM List,
I know several of you are interested in preparing and supporting adjuncts,
and I thought you might want to be aware of a new book on this subject. The
scope of the book is not limited to mathematics departments, and I haven't
read the book, so I don't know how useful it is. But, nonetheless, here is
some information on it. If you've read the book, it would be great if you
could post a short review to the list. Thanks!
Derek
ADJUNCT FACULTY IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
An Academic Administrator¹s Guide to Recruiting, Supporting,
and Retaining Great Teachers
Desna L. Wallin, Editor
Department chairs and deans are responsible for the hiring and direct
supervision of adjunct faculty, but a number of factorssuch as lack of
current teaching experience or preoccupation with other administrative
functionsmay keep them from sufficiently providing for the needs of this
critical group.
This book provides department chairs and deans with examples of successful
programs that are in place at a variety of community and technical colleges
across the United States and that can be implemented into a two-year system.
All examples are models of support for adjunct faculty and highlight the
important connection between teaching quality and effective hiring,
orientation, acculturation, and professional development practices for
adjunct faculty.
6 x 9 $39.95 cloth 246 pp 2005 ISBN 1-882982-81-9
For more details or to order, point your web browser to:
https://secure.aidcvt.com/ank/ProdDetails.asp?ID=1882982819&PG=1&Ty…
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Derek Bruff, Preceptor
Department of Mathematics, Harvard University
Email: bruff(a)fas.harvard.edu
Web:
http://www.derekbruff.com/