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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Case Study: Adjunct's Perspectives of a Mentoring Program at a Community College
Danaei, Kami J.
Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, v27 n4 p458-482 2019
Adjunct faculty use in higher education has been on the rise since the 1970s, with adjuncts teaching 58% of United States community college classes. Yet, adjuncts are consistently excluded from the professional development opportunities offered to their full-time counterparts. For institutions to ensure their students are receiving the best education possible, it is vital to provide resources, access, and points of engagement that enable adjunct instructors to build collegiality. Mentoring is an effective way for institutions to support their adjunct population. I highlighted points of consideration for mentoring programs within higher education by examining the implementation of a mentoring program at a community college in the United States. The purpose of my qualitative case study was to document adjuncts' experiences while entering a new mentoring program.
Descriptors: College Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Mentors, Community Colleges, Faculty Development, Program Implementation, Social Exchange Theory
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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