[PSTUM-list] New Book on Adjuncts

PSTUM List, I know several of you are interested in preparing and supporting adjuncts, and I thought you might want to be aware of a new book on this subject. The scope of the book is not limited to mathematics departments, and I haven't read the book, so I don't know how useful it is. But, nonetheless, here is some information on it. If you've read the book, it would be great if you could post a short review to the list. Thanks! Derek ADJUNCT FACULTY IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES An Academic Administrator¹s Guide to Recruiting, Supporting, and Retaining Great Teachers Desna L. Wallin, Editor Department chairs and deans are responsible for the hiring and direct supervision of adjunct faculty, but a number of factors‹such as lack of current teaching experience or preoccupation with other administrative functions‹may keep them from sufficiently providing for the needs of this critical group. This book provides department chairs and deans with examples of successful programs that are in place at a variety of community and technical colleges across the United States and that can be implemented into a two-year system. All examples are models of support for adjunct faculty and highlight the important connection between teaching quality and effective hiring, orientation, acculturation, and professional development practices for adjunct faculty. 6 x 9 € $39.95 € cloth € 246 pp € 2005 € ISBN 1-882982-81-9 For more details or to order, point your web browser to: https://secure.aidcvt.com/ank/ProdDetails.asp?ID=1882982819&PG=1&Ty… -- Derek Bruff, Preceptor Department of Mathematics, Harvard University Email: bruff(a)fas.harvard.edu Web: http://www.derekbruff.com/