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Publication Date: 2024-Sep
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Networking Opportunities to Foster Self-Efficacy and Sense of Belonging among Adjunct Faculty
Tanya Tarbutton; Lori Doyle
Journal of Faculty Development, v38 n3 p98-101 2024
The role and significance of adjunct faculty in the success of higher education programs cannot be overstated. Institutions should consider ways to foster self-efficacy and a sense of belonging among this contingent population of faculty, one reason being the profound impact adjunct faculty members can have on the student experience. This article discusses one university's approach to providing purposeful networking opportunities, aimed at raising levels of self-efficacy and maintaining instructors' sense of belonging. Theoretical connections will also be shared to strengthen the argument for going the extra mile to promote well-being for adjunct faculty.
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, College Faculty, Sense of Community, Higher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Student Experience, Universities, Social Networks, Well Being, Academic Rank (Professional), Conferences (Gatherings), Faculty Publishing
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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