Supporting Part-Time Faculty Sam Foster, Part-Time Faculty Committee

Supporting Part-Time Faculty Sam Foster, Part-Time Faculty Committee Chair Caron Lieber, San Diego Continuing Education Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017 Irvine California

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA Temperature Check What brings you here today? What is your role on your campus? Are part-time faculty routinely involved in governance on your campus? 2

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 3 In Support of Part-Time Faculty Resolution 01.01 S16 Addressing the Silent Majority: Part-Time F aculty Issues Through the Lens of Equity, Engagemnt and Empowerment

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 4 Some Facts About Part-Time Faculty in California Community Colleges There are over 42,000 Part-Time Faculty representing over 69% of all Faculty More than 46% of all instruction is done by part-time faculty

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 5 What the Data Tells Us Part-Time faculty are essential to the work of community colleges. Supporting the work of part-time faculty supports the college and the students we serve. More structured and intentional action may be needed at local colleges

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 6 Common Concerns of Part Time Faculty Basic College Infrastructure—Who to turn to for information/resources Dedicated space for meeting students Compensation for office hours Logistics of being a faculty member on campus— especially for new faculty Curriculum guidance

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 7 Other Needs of Part-Time Faculty Inclusion into department/college culture Incorporation into shared governance and the college community Mentoring—campus wide and department specific Becoming a viable candidate for a full time position More access to meaningful professional development, including thoughtful scheduling and compensation

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 8 Example of Local Efforts to Support Part-Time Faculty Fullerton College—Adjunct Academy A two-day academy. Faculty must apply and if selected receive a 200 stipend to attend. Training topics include: Classroom management Active and student-centered classrooms Student motivation Culturally responsive teaching Special student populations Student support services on campus Growth mindset Tips for the full-time hiring process

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 9 Local Manuals for Part Time Faculty Examples: Folsom Lake College Guide for Adjuncts Los Rios Part Timers Almanac These provide useful information about expectations of part-time faculty, campus facilities, campus contacts and about faculty responsibilities

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 10 Other Practices for Supporting Part Time Faculty Locally Use department chairs as conduit of information for part time faculty in their department Dedicated seats on the academic senate Handbook including FAQs Classes to improved teaching skills—tied to promotion Fund office hours Online orientation training—comes with a stipend and site is maintained as a resource throughout the year

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 11 Additional Ideas for Supporting Part-Time Faculty Paid professional development opportunities Compensation for additional duties including: orientation for new part-time faculty Campus service such as academic senate and other committee work Offer professional development on how to apply for full- time positions Apply for grants to make manuals Provide links to existing PT manuals Use Strong Workforce funds to help with professional development for part-time faculty

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 12 ASCCC Supporting Part Time Faculty First Annual Part Time Faculty Institute August 3-5, 2017 Anaheim Double Tree, CA 300 Part Time faculty attended Free to attendees

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 13 Takeaways from the Institute Faculty felt more empowered to served students and pursue their own goals Faculty were more energized and ready to be engaged in their local campus community

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 14 More about the Part Time Faculty Leadership Institute How many faculty from your institution attended? How did you push out the information to faculty? How would you suggest we disseminate information this year? Are there specific faculty that you would like to see attend next year?

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 15 Other Ways ASCCC Can Support Local Efforts Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges research effective practices for developing, implementing, and sustaining mentoring programs for part-time faculty and report its findings by Spring 2017; and Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges create resources for developing, implementing, and sustaining mentoring programs for part-time faculty.

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 16 Your Voice in Support of Part-Time Faculty Resolution 01.01 S16 Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges research effective practices for developing, implementing, and sustaining mentoring programs for part-time faculty and report its findings by Spring 2017; and Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges create resources for developing, implementing, and sustaining mentoring programs for part-time faculty.

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA 17 We Need Your Help Create resources for part-time faculty Assemble effective practices for mentoring part-time faculty

Fall Plenary, November 3, 2017, Irvine CA Questions? Sam Foster – [email protected] Caron Lieber - [email protected] 18