ERIC Number: ED290408
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1985-Apr
Pages: 58
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An Investigation of Mainstreaming Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences at New York City Technical College.
Selvadurai, Ranjani H.
After part-time and full-time faculty members at New York City Technical College expressed concern about the need for efforts to cater to the requirements of departmental adjunct faculty, a study was undertaken to determine part-time faculty needs (services and support systems) in the hopes of mainstreaming them in the biological sciences department. Questionnaires surveying support systems and facilities for full-time faculty were given to the full-time faculty; the part-time faculty, course coordinators, and chairperson received another questionnaire on the needs of part-time faculty. Some of the areas of need determined by part- time staff were social interaction between full- and part-time faculty, communication between the two groups, involvement in academic decision making, supplementary assistance to students, and efforts on the part of the administration to mainstream the part-time faculty. The study indicated it would be beneficial to conduct a needs assessment regularly, design an information manual on departmental regulations and policies, and involve part-time faculty in decision making. A combined committee of the two faculty sectors was recommended along with encouragement of social interaction, establishment of continuing communications links, and encouragement of office hours in which the part-time faculty could assist students. Also included in this report is a history of the background and significance of the employment of part-time faculty. The questionnaire and letters related to the survey are appended. (SM)
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Biological Sciences, College Administration, College Faculty, Department Heads, Departments, Faculty College Relationship, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Part Time Faculty, Questionnaires, School Surveys, Science Departments, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Teacher Participation, Teacher Placement, Urban Universities
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Practicum Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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