1. Where have all the teachers gone?
North dakota state college of science
By Dr. susan bornsen-

2. Where have all the teachers gone? *with apologies to pete seeger
Long time passing-
Long time ago-
Gone to adjuncts everywhere-
When will they ever learn?
When will they---ever learn.

3. INTRODUCTIONs NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

4. why train adjuncts? Pilot survey of adjunct instructors Likes Dislikes
Number of years ‘adjuncting'
Number of institutions
Suggestions for training

5. Topics of discussion Curriculum Classroom discipline LMS training
Mentors
First day of class
Orientation
Assessment

6. curriculum
Textbooks
Syllabi
Common exams
Schedules
Stats

7. classroom discipline Start tough Cell phones and social media On-line
Cheating

8. LMS training New employee checklist Passwords Office hours
Contact information
(including emergency contact)
Gradebook
Office supplies

9. mentoring
Training
Contact person
Confidant
Support

10. MENTORING Monthly meetings Schedule at beginning of semester
Same time each month
Treats
What’s in it for mentors?
What’s in it for mentees?

11. first day of class Take attendance Discuss syllabus
Check student enrollment
Calculators
Use proper math terms
Testing
Mistakes!

12. orientation Campus resources Student services Counseling
Disability Services
Tutoring
Library
Where to send students when…
One stop shop?

13. assessment
Student evaluations
Classroom visits
HLC assessment

14. sources
Bradley, P. (2014). Expanding the conversation. Community College Week, 26,18, 6-8.
Caruth, H. D., & Caruth, D. L. (2013). Adjunct faculty: Who are these unsung heroes of academe? Current Issues in Education, 16, 1-11.
Clark, H. G., Moore, B. A., Johnston, L. B., & Openshaw, L. (2011). Using adjuncts in social work education: Challenges and rewards. Social Work Education, 30,
George, M. (2014). Facilitating an engaging workshop for adjunct faculty. MathAMATYC Educator, 6,
Haynie, D. (2012). Increased use of adjuncts sparks worries. Community College Week, 25,1, 8-9.
Stinson, S. (2013). Adjunct 101. University Business, 16,
Fagan-Wilen, R., Springer, D., Ambrosino, B., & White, B. (2006). The support of adjunct faculty: An academic imperative. Social Work Education, 25,

15. questions?
THANK YOU!