Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Five Ways to Make Virtual Adjuncts Feel Connected to the University


One common concern regarding the use of adjunct and part-time faculty is that they are not integrated into the life of the university. Here are five simple ways to create a more inclusionary environment:



  1. Initial training should include not just expectations about online teaching expectations, but also detailed information about the institution itself.

  2. Require participation in at least one traditional faculty activity, such as committee involvement (virtually)

  3. Sign them up for all electronic communications (daily bulletins, announcements) sent to on-campus faculty and staff.

  4. Foster an administrative DL structure that provides the same level of support and respect afforded to on-campus instructors teaching DL courses. Record, digitize and post on the web all f2f training sessions for on-campus online instructors.

  5. Send them a t-shirt with the university mascot when they first sign on.

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