ERIC Number: EJ914417
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Mar
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0260-2938
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Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education Institutions
Langen, Jill M.
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, v36 n2 p185-196 Mar 2011
The role that part-time faculty play in higher education is changing. No longer are part-time faculty used on an occasional basis at a few institutions. These individuals now play a critical part in the delivery of higher education to students. This study was developed to answer questions regarding how the performance of adjunct faculty is evaluated. The researcher gathered data on what sources of information were used to evaluate adjunct faculty, and how this information was used by various administrators during evaluation and reappointment decisions. The underlying goal was to develop a better understanding of current evaluation practices so that higher education administrators can ensure that quality learning opportunities are available in the classroom. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Adjunct Faculty, Faculty Evaluation, Information Sources, Best Practices, Evaluation Research, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Decision Making, Incidence, Performance Factors, Change Strategies, School Surveys, Administrator Attitudes, Personnel Management
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Administrators
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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