In the 1960s crisis, higher education is seen as having made some decisions that outlasted their usefulness: easy tenure, Ph.D. overproduction, overbuilt plants. In meeting today's crisis, there is the threat of creating new "policy dinosaurs," such as overcentralization, erosion of faculty quality, debasement of educational standards. (Author/MLW)

Describes Coastline Community College, California, a noncampus, community-based, comprehensive college, in terms of its: (1) use of existing community facilities; (2) administrative organization; (3) open admissions policies; (4) services to the elderly; (5) comprehensive curriculum; (6) telecourses and independent study courses; (7) primarily…

Describes a study conducted at Elgin Community College (Illinois) to compare full- and part-time faculty on the basis of three instructional effectiveness measures: student rating of teaching; course retention rates; and students' subsequent achievement in advanced courses. Tables and a review of related literature are presented. (JP)

Effective use of available human resources for improving an institution's viability in a retrenchment economy is advocated, with reference to small developing institutions. The use of temporary and part-time faculty is discussed as well as faculty release time and the effects of class size. (Author/SF)

Those aspects of adult learning that require counseling rather than tuition are discussed along with the counselling skills that are distinct from teaching skills. Attention is also directed toward the allocation of time and resources in the light of student needs and pressure of part-time staff. (Author/LBH)

The University of Phoenix, once belittled as providing "McEducation" and branded a diploma mill, has garnered respect among higher education professionals. The school is attracting increasing numbers of adult students for its practical approach and 64 locations in 10 states and Puerto Rico, and is a financial success. The heavy use of…

In early 1997, over 100 University of California, Hayward faculty members signed a statement of concern about the heavy use of part-time faculty as lecturers. Professors fear that increased use of lecturers threatens tenure, hurts quality of education, and reduces departmental continuity. Part-time faculty are generally treated as a different…

Discusses differences between part- and full-time faculty demographics, work profiles, attitudes and motives, and opinions about teaching and learning in the community college. Asserts that investing in part-time faculty's capabilities, instead of treating them like replaceable parts, will yield long-term returns in teaching effectiveness and…

Discussion of the unique features and benefits of community colleges highlights the integration of computers into instructional practice in these institutions. Topics discussed include instructional computing; academic software; faculty workloads; academic administration; standardization of instructional materials; technological orientation; and…

Results of a study of part-time college faculty (a growing population now constituting more than 35% of teaching faculty in the United States) provide a profile of their characteristics, motivations, employment patterns, and relationships with their institutions. Suggestions are made for colleges and universities to adapt their policies to this…

Increased use of part-time faculty in colleges and universities is a trend that will persist. Many administrators and faculty express concern for quality instruction under these conditions. The challenge for administrators is to develop a strategic plan that articulates the role part-time faculty will play in the overall mission of the individual…

Discussion of the decline of tenure in American higher education looks at its origins, the structural fragmentation of higher education, trends in faculty job security and part-time employment, resulting competition for teaching jobs, and the general loss of academic freedom as a consequence. Article argues that American higher education must work…

At a time when some are critical of higher education's increasing reliance on part-time and adjunct faculty, many of those faculty do not seek tenure or full-time teaching positions. While they would like better pay and benefits, they prefer part-time work so they can pursue other jobs or interests and enjoy the teaching they do. (MSE)

States that making time for reflection and renewal is essential to a teacher's ability to give more to others. Highlights suggestions from the research literature that can help faculty manage their personal and professional lives, such as rewarding one's self, finding balance, and managing time. (NB)

Argues that if the Virginia Community College System rewarded its adjuncts with a few of the opportunities that are accorded to full-time employees--such as professional development activities--adjuncts would stay loyal to their institutions, experience more job satisfaction, and provide more effective instruction. (AUTH/NB)