How Orientation Programs at West Virginia Community Colleges Affect Mid-Level Administrators’ Perceptions of Adjunct Faculty Quality

The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the relationship between the presence of orientation programs for adjunct faculty at West Virginia community and technical colleges and mid-level administrators’ perceptions of adjunct faculty quality. Using data obtained through an Internet-based...

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Main Author:	Taylor, Gina M
Format:	Dissertation
Language:	English
Published:	ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01-01-2020
Subjects:	Adjunct Faculty Community college education Community Colleges Course Descriptions Educational administration Educational leadership Educational sociology Faculty Development Faculty Evaluation Higher education Higher Education Administration Part Time Faculty Teaching Methods
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Summary:	The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the relationship between the presence of orientation programs for adjunct faculty at West Virginia community and technical colleges and mid-level administrators’ perceptions of adjunct faculty quality. Using data obtained through an Internet-based questionnaire administered to 91 mid-level administrators at West Virginia community and technical colleges, the study resulted in several notable findings, many of which reinforced similar findings uncovered in the review of the literature. Most researchers agree that the results of high-quality orientation programs can be a tremendous asset to adjunct faculty, leading to an adjunct group that knows what to expect, knows how to access information, and feels affiliated with their institution.
ISBN:	9798672188386