By Melissa McDonald I like to keep busy. Teaching semester-after-semester keeps the momentum going, but then something happens that forces me to sit out for a semester or more. Usually, we move. As I mentioned in my blog "Who Gives Up a FT Job to...
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By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA As an instructor you know that grades are the end result or final outcome for your students. What is your reaction when you see.
By Dorinda Fox "Actors understand the infinite vastness hiding inside each human being, the characters not played, the characteristics not revealed. Schoolteachers can see every day that, given the chance,.
By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Have you experienced conflict in your classroom? Are you aware of conditions that can disrupt a productive learning environment? Adjuncts often find that discussions can be a source of conflict because students may share diverse views, personal beliefs, or...
By P.D. Lesko I had the pleasure of publishing Jack Longmate's writing many years ago. He has been writing and speaking out on behalf of Washington State's non-tenured faculty for.
By Melissa McDonald I'm starting a new job this semester, and so far, I am seeing good things in regards to faculty support, but that is not always the case..
By Kat Kiefer-Newman Last weekend I was dog sitting. A dear friend was heading up the coast for 2 ½ days and needed someone to check in on his Dachshund, Buddy. I've met Buddy several times and think he's a very sweet little dog. I...
By Erik Hanson My typical weekday begins before 5 a.m., which I’m sure is unthinkable to some, and all too familiar to others. The main reason is because of the.
By Dorinda Fox Sometimes it is not about the box of chocolates. In the past month the following has happened: I have walked into classrooms filled with somewhat fearful but.
By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA By Bruce A. Johnson, PhD, MBA The start date for your next online class is approaching. How do you prepare for your facilitation duties? Do you review the list of expectations for your role as an adjunct? Have you...