Presents a rationale for the orientation of part-time instructors and suggestions for orientation program design and areas to be covered, such as emphasis on quality, college-level work, textbooks, class attendance, grades, examinations, prerequisites, academic deficiencies, visitation of classes, student evaluations, and facilities. (AYC)

Describes a model for new faculty orientation tried experimentally at Canada College (California) in which each new full-time faculty member was given 20 percent released time, the equivalent of one course of the typical workload of five, to participate in a self-paced, individualized orientation program. An appendix specifies the required…

Article cites the need for funds, planned activity, and measurable objectives to insure a program of faculty development. (GB)

Describes Hinds Junior College's (HJC's) staff development program for part-time faculty which involves an initial orientation session and subsequent modules focusing on teaching in general and at HJC, testing and grading, media usage, and student characteristics. Discusses participants' reactions to the program. (DMM)

Indicates a need for updating personnel practices involving continuing education instructors. Describes the questionnaire used to ascertain continuing education personnel practices. Reviews the following areas: recruitment, selection, orientation, supervision, evaluation, compensation, and demographic data. Focuses on practices toward credit,…