by Rosebell Kagumire Over 200 students at Makerere University, in Uganda, could miss their graduation due next January 2009. This is because a part-time lecturer who hasn’t…
The French program’s enrollment and retention are high at San Antonio College in San Antonio, Texas. New levels have been added. And French Lecturer Pierre Schmitz was…
After two days of negotiations, a deal between York University and striking workers has not been reached. According to a media release from the university, the mediator…
contributed by the University of Fairbanks Center for Distance Education Migrating information from paper to electronic form—and being able to access those items in their electronic forms—is…
by Dan Crow Precarious employment is one of the hallmarks of what is euphemistically called “the new economy.” It has deep roots in the university sector. Recent…
by Loye Young Editor’s Note: In mid-November, 2008, Loye Young was dismissed from his position as a part-time faculty member at Texas A & M International University.…
In Pakistan, “Defining Plagiarism” (from Interface.edu) “At a recent workshop on plagiarism in Karachi, it was observed that the emphasis should be on creating awareness about the…
by Rob Reynolds There has been significant buzz recently about Amazon’s announced plans to create a special version of its Kindle e-book reader of the college market.…
When Ashley Carver accepted a position as a part-time professor at Saint Mary’s University three years ago, he thought he had entered the profession at the perfect…
Tenacity and determination paid off for Pace University adjuncts, who recently won a groundbreaking proposed contract after four long years of struggle. Despite the difficulties and delays…
