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		November/December 2005 Dr. Peter D.G. Brown: A tenured prof. fights for part-timer equity at SUNY. In California, adjuncts watched in horror as their union negotiated catastrophic pay cuts. The Adjunct Advisor tackles questions about terminal degrees, freedom of speech and students failing to cite sources. Read tips designed to help your students prepare for finals successfully. and more...

		September/October 2005 In the brawl between George Washington University and the school's part-time faculty union, who'll be the last fighter left standing? Thanks to part-timer Becky Villarreal, thousands of adjuncts in Texas now have access to health insurance. And she's not done yet. Having a tough time handling high maintenance on-line students? Here are some tips. Take a peek behind the scenes of a faculty hiring committee. and more...

		July/August 2005 Ohio is the only state where full-time faculty can bargain collectively but not p/timers or grad. students. At U of C, it means 1,000 adjunct faculty play the waiting game. When you teach on-line, you need to be prepared. Here's how. It can be tough to explain why you teach part-time. Student phone calls are usually bad news, except when students like Dawn call. and more...

		May/June 2005 UAW workers assigned to help NYU part-timers organize are suing the UAW for unpaid wages and forced overtime. Is it even more difficult for part-time faculty to publish their scholarship and research? Yes and no. Welcome to the age of Universities, Inc., when knowledge is a commodity. Can you use a little more free time? We’ve got 20 time-saving tips for faculty who teach on-line. Read ‘em and rejoice. and more...

		March/April 2005 At the New School, adjuncts faced old school union busting tactics while organizing. Michigan's 1,400 lecturers have a new three-year contract. However, there are some roars from inside the pride: LEO. In Vermont, something's boiling in the sugar house. An interview with the four women leading the CCV unionizing effort. Encourage your students to whisper in class. It just might help them stay focused. and more...

		January/February 2005 What drives part-timers to keep their hats in the research ring? Three adjuncts talk about why they conduct academic research. Teaching as an independent contractor can provide a part-time faculty member with more money and a better professional life. By following a few simple guidelines, your on-line lectures can be just as snappy as those delivered in class. Humorist Rob Schnelle takes a stab (and a swipe) and academic leadership conferences. and more...