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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ840556
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0276-3915
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Community College Dilemma: Adjunct Faculty
Reid, Joanne R.
Community & Junior College Libraries, v14 n4 p295-298 2008
What is the effect of the diminution of tenured, professional faculty or librarians by adjunct faculty or librarians? The author explores the effects of adjunct faculty and librarians on student learning, faculty governance, curricula, and academic freedom. The author discusses solutions offered by professional organizations as well as an intriguing new approach to this dilemma.
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Context Effect, Faculty, Tenure, Adjunct Faculty, Disproportionate Representation, Outcomes of Education, Governance, College Curriculum, Academic Freedom, Librarians, Community Colleges
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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