EMPOWERING AND RETAINING ONLINE ADJUNCT FACULTY: STEPS TO A ...


EMPOWERING AND RETAINING ONLINE ADJUNCT FACULTY:
STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL MENTORING PROGRAM

John Distler, MS, FNP-C, DPA, FAANP Sheila Marks, DNS, APRN-C South University Online
SOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLINE
Education Management Corporation 00Pittsburgh, PA South University 00Savannah, West Palm Beach, Montgomery, Tampa, Columbia Online 00Masters, Bachelors & Associate degrees RN 00BSN Masters of Science in Nursing
FACULTY
Senior Online Program Directors Program Directors Adjunct Faculty Administrative Curriculum Development Subject Mater Experts (SME) for course content Course Review Course Duplication
Adjunct Faculty
MS or Terminal Degree in Related Field Teach Online in both BSN and MSN programs Chosen from a pool of candidates that meet base criteria of Academic preparation, teaching experience and skills to be successful in online education 00weighted questionnaire
Adjunct Faculty
Technology requirements met Phone interview with Full-time faculty Four week Online Ecollege training Course approvals dependent upon experience
PRE-COURSE SET UP
Faculty assigned & attached to course two weeks prior Full time faculty schedule Web Ex conference with Calendar for the term outlining policies and procedures 00Power Point slides and Teleconference
PRE-COURSE SET UP
Full time faculty available by phone, fax and email Course checks occur 1 week prior to courses beginning Courses finalized for start date
ONLINE COURSE BEGINS
New faculty are evaluated weekly based upon a standard rubric 00both numerical feedback in terms of % of expectations and written feedback Evaluation is intended to mentor new faculty not only in course set up but online facilitation and student feedback in the grade book
ONLINE COURSE BEGINS
Continuing faculty are evaluated every other week but courses are monitored weekly Ongoing process, content & problem solving Student issues resolved at faculty level, administration if necessary Mid course teleconference for new and continuing faculty Faculty group calls for course revision
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION

Survey data- Number respondents 0069% responding (22 / 32) Number of classes taught 1-2 - 30% 3-5 - 30% 6-10 - 35% 10+ - 5%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data Last class taught with South University Within the past month - 84% Within the past 6 months - 16% Over 6 months ago - 0
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data Highest Degree Masters - 85% Doctorate - 15%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data (Most important) Monetary compensation - 30% Assistance with course set up 0025% Web ex review of policies 0015% Online class format 0065%
Library and text book availability 0035% Feedback during the term 0025% Communication with administration 0030% Courses asked to teach 0060% Feeling part of the University 30%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data (Important) Monetary compensation - 60% Assistance with course set up 0065% Web ex review of policies 0040% Online class format 0035%
Library and text book availability 0050% Feedback during the term 0060% Communication with administration 0037% Courses asked to teach - 35% Feeling part of the University - 50%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data (Somewhat Important) Monetary compensation - 10% Assistance with course set up 0010% Web ex review of policies 0045% Online class format - 0
Library and text book availability 0010% Feedback during the term - 15% Communication with administration - 35% Courses asked to teach - 5% Feeling part of the University - 20%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Survey data Rating of teaching experience with South University Not professionally satisfying 000 % Somewhat professionally satisfying - 30% Very professionally satisfying - 70%
FACULTY RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
Personal written comments Rigid discussion board Positive faculty experience Not enough course guidance / set up Feeling part of the University Disappointment in cancelled classes Class size too large Consistency in teaching particular classes User friendly and supportive
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
Courses offered Future offerings Adjunct and Full time faculty meeting via Web ex during the term to discuss issues, problem solving and course set up Adjuncts are supported in their role to prepare them for potential full-time status as the Nursing programs expand
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